Developer: Cup Dog Games
Player Statistics
Updated: November 8, 2026 9:04 PMAverage players
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Rubinite player count by month
Rubinite has 50 players in-game right now, and the 24-hour peak is 67. The peak so far in November 2026 is 78 players, 56 on average.
| Month | Average players | Change | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 (so far) | 56 | — | 78 |
From SteamStat's own samples of the Steam player count since tracking began. Change compares a month's average with the month before.
At a glance
Rubinite has 50 players in-game right now, 75% of its 24-hour peak of 67. The record since SteamStat started tracking it is 78 players, set on November 7, 2026. 4,487 Steam reviews rate it “Very Positive” (94% positive). Released on July 22, 2026 by Cup Dog Games. Current price: $19.99.
What players say about Rubinite
Rubinite is a highly regarded boss-rush game praised for its precise, challenging combat and striking pixel art. While its short length and specific gameplay focus may not suit everyone, players consistently report a polished and rewarding experience.
What players like
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Engaging and unique boss fights 18 of 29 reviews
Players frequently highlight the creativity and mechanics of the bosses, noting that each fight offers distinct challenges that require learning patterns and adapting strategies.
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Satisfying combat and timing mechanics 15 of 29 reviews
The 'Focus' mechanic and the emphasis on perfect dodges are often cited as the highlights, with many comparing the precise, high-stakes combat to titles like Nine Sols or Sekiro.
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Stunning art and presentation 11 of 29 reviews
Reviewers consistently praise the pixel art style, noting it is both beautiful and occasionally gruesome, which enhances the overall narrative delivery.
What players criticise
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Inconsistent hitboxes 7 of 29 reviews
A recurring critique involves janky or misaligned hitboxes, particularly on certain bosses like the sewer worm, which can lead to unfair deaths during precision-reliant sequences.
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Lack of exploration 5 of 29 reviews
Some players noted disappointment regarding the absence of world exploration, as the game is strictly limited to boss encounters rather than having a sprawling map.
Best for: Players who enjoy high-difficulty, fast-paced action games that focus on mastering boss movesets.
Not for you if: Players who prefer long games with deep world exploration or those easily frustrated by technical inconsistencies in hitbox precision.
Rubinite — questions players ask
- How long is the game?
- Most players complete the main story in approximately 8 to 12 hours, though achieving 100% completion or grinding for better times on refights can extend this.
- Is the game difficult?
- Yes, it is described as challenging and comparable to 'soulslike' games, requiring patience and the ability to learn complex attack patterns.
- Will it run on low-end hardware?
- Reviewers report that the game is well-optimized and should run on low-end laptops, with one user noting it likely functions well on the Steam Deck.
Summarised automatically from 29 English Steam reviews — helpful and recent, positive and negative — on August 29, 2026.
Description
Rubinite is an extremely challenging boss rush action game set in a dark fairy tale world.
The key to combat is one distinctive core mechanic: Focus. Use Focus to read an enemy,
expose its weak point, and land a lethal strike.
You play as Ruby, a princess on a journey of revenge to reclaim her home: The Scarlet Kingdom.
Fight the Bloodstained to the Death
Ruby’s blade alone will barely wound them. Find their weak points,
drive the lethal strike home, and make it out alive.
Your Bloodline: Both a Blessing and a Curse
To take back the Scarlet Kingdom, Ruby must face the Bloodstained in every form they take,
whether it be an ancient secret cult, undying parasites, or the source of a deadly plague.
Grip your blade and challenge foes that grow deadlier with every step.
Exquisite Pixel Environments
Step into beautifully crafted pixelated scenes, where the poignancy and grandeur of the Scarlet Kingdom come alive in every hazardous battle.
Absorb Pureblood, Forge Talismans
Every Bloodstained you kill surrenders its power.
Absorb it to grow stronger for the fight ahead, craft a wide range of Talismans,
and build a combat style that's entirely your own.
Supported languages: english, japanese, simplified chinese, traditional chinese, korean, portuguese - brazil, russian, ukrainian
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System Requirements
Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Processor: AMD Athlon X4 | Intel Core i5 4460
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 950 | AMD R7 370
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 | Intel i5 Skylake
- Memory: 8 MB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 | AMD RX 570
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Mac
- OS: macOS 10.13
- Processor: M1 Air
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: M1
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- OS: macOS 10.13
- Processor: M1 Pro
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: M1
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Linux
User Reviews
Overall a fantastic game.
Lovely pixel art and animation.
Fun combat.
A few annoying hitboxes from enemy attacks.
Solid boss rush game. The gameplay is fast and has interesting gimmicks. I didn't care much for the forced story bits in between the fights but that's just my preference.
Very good game, last boss beat my ass for several hours
Actually so fun
Very fun game, decently challenging but not in an infuriating way. The pixel art was very charming, and the story has a surprising amount of depth to it
Additional Information
| Developer | Cup Dog Games |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac |
| Age rating | None |
| Release date | July 22, 2026 |
| User reviews | 94% positive (4487) |
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