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Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2025

Should you play it?

In this turn-based RPG, wield powerful legendary instruments, gather mighty riff attacks and save the land from Rick Riffson's devilish goons and musical hybrid monsters!

What works

  • Unique blend of rhythm, deckbuilding, and rpg mechanics
  • Excellent soundtrack and music integration
  • Engaging and satisfying combat system
  • Charming pixel art and animations
  • Strong customization and build variety

Things to keep in mind

  • Some minor bugs and technical issues
  • Short game length with limited post-game content
  • Linear progression with limited exploration
  • Stealth section near the end felt out of place
  • Lack of difficulty options or new game+

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Roots of Yggdrasil

  • Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

  • Backpack Hero

  • Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault

  • Crown Trick

  • Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition

More violent

Games that feels like Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson but with more combat and destruction

  • FOUNTAINS

  • Touhou Blooming Soul

  • Enter the Chronosphere

  • Cinderia

  • Cursemark

  • The Braves

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Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Leadership.

Last update: 03/08/2026