Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders

Released

Release Date: January 21, 2025

Arcade, TPP, Winter Sports, Indie Games, Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet, Xbox Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass

A skill-based arcade game, based on the gameplay created for Lonely Mountains: Downhill. In Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders we play as a skier and descend the side of the mountain, looking for shortcuts and performing tricks along the way. The game allows us to play solo or in online multiplayer for up to 8 people.

8.1

OpenCritic

9.1

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Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders is the second installment of the skill-based game series dedicated to extreme mountain sports, which began in 2019. The developer is the independent studio Megagon Industries and their previous project was the cycling downhill game titled Lonely Mountains: Downhill. This time we are given a skiing variant of that idea.

Gameplay

In Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders we watch the events from various angles. The camera can be suspended above our character's head showing them from the back, but can also move to the side, and sometimes even show our protagonist from the front.

During the game, we take on the role of a skier and descend the slopes, making our way from the top to the base of a given mountain. On the way, we have to plow through the snow, glide on frozen lakes, and also jump on ramps, which provides an opportunity to perform various tricks.

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It's worth noting that the route we choose depends solely on us. Apart from the most frequently traveled paths, there are also unknown roads waiting to be discovered here. It is worth being vigilant, as these latter ones pose an additional challenge as often as they provide useful shortcuts.

As we progress, we unlock new equipment for our character, as well as new tricks that we can perform during subsequent rides.

Game modes

In Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders we can play alone or in multiplayer mode over the Internet for up to 8 people. Apart from races where all players compete against each other for victory, there are also cooperative events here, where players team up and share checkpoints with each other.

The element of competition is also introduced through leaderboards, where we can boast about the points we have scored and the times of runs on specific slopes.

Graphics

The graphic design of Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders is maintained in the low poly style (the whole is based on a small number of clearly visible polygons), known from the first part of the series.

Platforms:

PC Windows January 21, 2025

PlayStation 5 December 3, 2025

Xbox Series X/S January 21, 2025

Developer: Megagon Industries

Publisher: Megagon Industries

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-8400, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 1050, 1 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-10600, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce GTX 1080, 1 GB HDD, Windows 11 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders Video Game.

8.1

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 86% of Critics. There are 15 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Thumb Culture: 5 / 5

After the great success of Lonely Mountains: Downhill the bar will have been set very high and let me tell you, they developers have done a great job. Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders has a fun and challenging vibe. It really peaks at the constant supply or thrill just like Downhill did. I spent a solid 4 hours into the late night playing this and was completely frozen in! The only thing I would add as a slight negative is that the game started with a lower amount of content than I thought. But again with the amount of content Downhill got after release I am hopeful this will get the same incredible and loving treatment. I will always support a developer that throws their passion into the game. This is definitely one of those! With everything taken into consideration I will be awarding Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders with a Platinum Thumb Culture Award. Now I’m back off to the snow! See ya!

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PC Gamer: 89 / 100 by Shaun Prescott

Both blissful and demanding, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders is one of the most beautiful skiing games on PC.

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Video Chums: 4 / 5 by A.J. Maciejewski

Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders presents a superb follow-up that makes hugging each corner and landing jumps an absolute joy. ??

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91%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (620)

STEAM

User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Addictive Gameplay: Players find the game highly engaging and fun, similar to its predecessor, "Lonely Mountains: Downhill." The skiing mechanics and physics are praised for being smooth and satisfying.
Visuals and Sound Design: The graphics are described as beautiful, with realistic snow effects and immersive soundscapes that enhance the skiing experience.
Multiplayer Mode: The addition of 2-8 person cross-platform multiplayer is highlighted as a significant improvement, allowing for competitive and cooperative gameplay with friends.
Character Customization: Players can create and customize their characters, unlocking various cosmetic options as they progress.
Zen Mode: This mode allows players to explore the mountains without time pressure, providing a relaxing experience.

The main cons of the game

Limited Content: Many players feel that the game lacks sufficient tracks and challenges, with only three mountains and a total of 12 tracks (including variations), leading to a feeling of limited replayability.
Easy Challenges: The challenges are criticized for being too easy and repetitive, lacking the variety and difficulty found in the previous game, which diminishes the sense of achievement.
Camera Issues: A recurring complaint is the fixed camera angle, which can hinder visibility and make navigation difficult, leading to frustrating crashes.
Multiplayer Bugs: Some players report issues with multiplayer connectivity and matchmaking, affecting the overall experience.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

More Content: Users express a desire for additional mountains, tracks, and challenges to enhance replayability and provide more content to explore.
Camera Options: Many players request the ability to adjust or change the camera perspective to improve visibility and gameplay experience.
Varied Challenges: There is a call for a broader range of challenges, including more difficult and unique tasks that would encourage players to master the courses.
Night Mode and Free Ride Options: Players miss features from "Lonely Mountains: Downhill," such as night rides and free ride modes that allow for more exploration and creativity in gameplay.
Community Map Editor: Some users suggest the inclusion of a map editor to create custom courses, which would significantly extend the game's lifespan and replayability.

Summary

Overall, while "Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders" is praised for its engaging gameplay and multiplayer features, it faces criticism for its limited content and camera mechanics, with players hoping for future updates and expansions to address these concerns.

Summary generated on: October 29, 2025

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