is a "crowd-based retro brawler" that serves as an unapologetic political call to action, focusing on worker liberation from capitalist oppression. Developed by the worker-owned cooperative Pixel Pushers Union 512 , it trades the typical "lone hero" narrative for a collective movement where players control an entire mob of workers. Core Gameplay & Themes
: Unlike traditional beat-em-ups like Streets of Rage , you marshal a growing crowd. As you move through levels and liberate workplaces, more workers join your movement; if your current leader falls, you simply take control of another member.
: The game supports couch co-op, allowing two players to lead their own groups of rioters together. Reviewer Perspectives File: Tonight.We.Riot.zip ...
: It features vibrant 8-bit pixel art and a high-energy synth soundtrack reminiscent of Hotline Miami .
Critics and players generally praise its unique concept and style but note its brevity and occasional mechanical messiness. is a "crowd-based retro brawler" that serves as
“This is a bite-size strategy brawler mix, and I loved it. The humour, the cause, the gameplay. A lot of things about it fit.” Save or Quit · 5 years ago
: The action is chaotic, involving throwing bricks, Molotov cocktails, and facing off against riot cops, tanks, and giant mechs. As you move through levels and liberate workplaces,
“Tonight We Riot is a fun but flawed take on the genre. It’s a cool concept... even if in practice that concept ends up being just as messy as… well, as messy as you’d expect an actual mob to be.” eShopperReviews · 6 months ago