Ruffy and the Riverside

Zockrates Laboratories UG · Phiphen Games

Released
Jun 26, 2025
Platforms
WindowsLinux
Last updated
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3D PlatformerActionCollectathonOpen WorldPlatformer

Updates & announcements

18 posts

Change history · Builds & patches

  1. Developer post

    1.2.0: Fixed last stuttering issues, finished shortening of dialogues

    - shortened some more dialogues, final version - renamed Bobby at the steep games to Robby - increased Map UI default zoom, so it's easier to find Ruffy on the map - fixed some farm collider issue - new chestnut enemies next to town - fixed box rotation in the intro - fixed clipp

  2. Developer post

    1.1.16: Shortened dialogues and further improvements

    Dialogue changes: - reduced amount of Dialogue for all languages - reworked Japanese dialogues - fixed some spacing issues in dialogues Improvements: - preview images in main area now have a night variant - could get stuck behind garbage bins in the Steep Games area - starting an

  3. Developer post

    1.1.14: Small fixes

    Following issues have been fixed: - after winning a race against one of the Five Fellas, you lost when you didn't skip the dialogue - you could walk during cutscene in area before fight against Silya - your rotation wasn't reset when doing a frame perfect jump when climbing up a

  4. Developer post

    1.1.13: Small improvements and fixes

    Bugfixes: - you could enter some closed arrow door - punch button was shown above mole bells from a distance - pattern potatoes were a little dirty when they appeared - swapping some water on the racing farm into sand caused some issues - in the fifth buried cities, the marble co

  5. Developer post

    Smooth camera update, tweaks to the fighting system and more!

    The focus of this patch is a smoother player camera. Before the player camera placement was updated on a fixed 60 FPS. Now in most cases the actual frame rate is used for the camera update, so the player camera now runs better if the screen and graphics card support higher frame

  6. Developer post

    Support for fast forwarding dialogues and skipping most cutscenes

    This patch mostly adds the convenience feature to fast forward dialogues and skip cutscenes, mostly for people not interested in the story, and for people wanting to replay the game like speedrunners. Dialogues will usually be fast forwarded, as if you mash very fast. So it won't

  7. Developer post

    Small bugfixes, usability improvements, and further dialogue reductions

    - shortened dialogues until the beginning of the second area - shortened Quintus introduction dialogue (bufferfly sidequest) - improvements for the beginnig of the Pix quest - improved dreamstone visibility - fixed an issue where the drawing board camera didn't always focus the w

  8. Developer post

    Widescreen support and shortened intro dialogues

    - added support for different resolutions without black bars - reduced the amount of dialgue lines for most of the intro dialogues - increased the sizes of some texts and reworked them to improve readability on Steam Deck - HEART-O-BOT doesn't sell hearts anymore when they are fu

  9. Developer post

    Ruffy and the Riverside is OUT NOW!!!

    Hello Everybody, LET'S ROLL!!! After seven years, thousands of drawings and so much amazing support from you... our game RUFFY AND THE RIVERSIDE is OUT NOW! Now you can change the world with the magical SWAP! Embark on an epic adventure to collect the six golden letters and save

  10. CGMagazine

    Ruffy and the Riverside (Nintendo Switch) Review

    Ruffy and the Riverside was yet another game that found its way across my eclectic social media feeds—what’s left of them anyway—and as soon as I saw it, I knew I had to keep an eye on it. I don’t know what it is about 3D platformers that use 2D models for characters that is just

  11. Developer post

    Ruffy will be out on thursday June 26

    Hey Everybody, Are you ready for Ruffy? Jump into this wonderful adventure on June 26 and experience the magical SWAP! It really feels magical to copy and paste textures to change the world. Also there is a ton of collectibles, amazing challenges, a great story, funny characters

  12. GamingOnLinux

    Unique platformer Ruffy and the Riverside with a copy and paste mechanic releases June 26

    Ruffy and the Riverside could be one of the best platformers of 2025, and it's going to release with Native Linux support on June 26th. Read the full article here:

  13. Developer post

    Jump into our Steam Next Fest demo - Ruffy is already there!

    Dear followers, dear everyone! Our demo is out for two weeks now and it has received amazing reviews in the press. Big outlets like PC Gamer and VICE called Ruffy a "Platformer Icon for the New Generation" and just yesterday Forbes wrote Ruffy might be the best Retro-Platformer i

  14. GamingOnLinux

    With a unique copy and paste mechanic Ruffy and the Riverside is a demo worthy of your time

    Ruffy and the Riverside is releasing with Linux support later this year (hopefully - no set date) but you can try it early thanks to a demo release now available. Read the full article here:

  15. Developer post

    The DEMO for Ruffy And The Riverside is OUT NOW!

    About the Demo The demo offers a unique first look at the colourful world of Riverside. Can you collect all 13 Adventure Stars? Have fun exploring and discover all the unique ways you can use Ruffys magic SWAP ability! The demo gives you a sneak peek at how the full game will pla

  16. GamingOnLinux

    Ruffy and the Riverside is a unique action-adventure where you have the power to copy and paste textures

    This is such a fun idea for a game. Ruffy and the Riverside is a colourful hand-drawn action-adventure where you've got a special power called SWAP, that lets you copy and paste textures in the game. Read the full article here:

  17. Developer post

    Ruffy is at the MIX Fall Showcase!

    Join us at the MIX Fall Showcase! Be with us at the MIX Fall Showcase and watch our new trailer. It will feature Story, Characters, Gameplay and of course a lot of magical SWAPS! You can watch the event live (links below) or check out the trailer afterwards on IGN. Please let us

  18. Developer post

    Ruffy has a brand new store page now!

    The Adventure awaits! So we’ve given our store page a bold, fresh upgrade, packed with more eye-catching visuals and exciting details than ever before. Curious about the epic adventures that await? Wondering what unforgettable characters you’ll meet, what treasures you’ll uncover