Rain World

Rain World scurried into StreamerHouse in 2018, hitting 734 peak viewers for Videocult's brutally difficult survival platformer starring the most vulnerable protagonist in gaming: a slugcat. Released March 2017 for PS4/PC (Switch: December 2018), the procedurally animated 2D game trapped players in a derelict ecosystem where 1,600+ rooms across 12 regions hid both predators and prey. StreamerHouse sessions showcased 16-bit-inspired aesthetics elevated by real-time procedural animation—the slugcat moved with organic fluidity while using spears and debris to defend against or evade cunning, vicious creatures always hunting. Critics awarded mixed reviews: art design and fluid animation earned universal praise, but difficulty, checkpoint systems, and controls drew harsh criticism (later updates addressed concerns). PC Gamer nominated it for "Best Platformer" in 2017, while IGN recognized "Best Platformer," "Best Art Direction," and "Most Innovative" categories despite the divisive gameplay. The January 2023 Downpour DLC (adapted from popular community mod) added five slugcats with unique abilities, followed by The Watcher expansion March 28th, 2025. For StreamerHouse, Rain World epitomized games as art—a cult following embraced the unforgiving ecosystem and gorgeous animation while mainstream audiences bounced off the relentless difficulty that made every survival feel earned.