Navigate the mysterious world of Rain with this Game Front walkthrough. Playing as a ghost under a perpetual downpour, the strange and silent city is home to a number of dangers in the way of your goal. Don’t go alone, follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to conquer every puzzle and sneak past each deadly encounter.
If you’re looking for more secrets and in-depth guides, check out the Rain cheats list to find trophies, Memory Locations, or anything else hidden away in this unique downloadable platformer.
Check back soon for new updates.
Chapter 1: Children and the Night
Pass through the alley beside you on the right to approach the wooden structures in the corner and climb on top of them to reach the ledge above.
Make your way across the scaffolding on the right to jump onto the triangular awning ahead and drop into the next area below, then proceed forward to enter the open doorway above and become invisible.
Proceed into the next rainy area ahead to turn the the corner above on the right and continue moving forward to make another right turn down the alley at the end.
Cross the bridge below to encounter the Unknown and continue sprinting forward to hide beneath the overhang in the corner ahead before they can catch you.
Make your way back to the iron gate that the Unknown burst through and enter the alley behind it to descend the staircase in the lower corner, then head right at the bottom to hide beneath the next striped awning above.
Transfer to the next blue awning ahead to remain hidden from nearby Unknown and step in front of the wooden door beside it to walk all the way down into the foreground.
Proceed towards the right beneath the awnings in the foreground and stand at the very edge of the last dry spot.
Sprint in a straight diagonal line to reach the warmly-lit archway in the distance ahead before the Unknown can catch you.
Approach the next Unknown ahead to wait for it to leave the wet spot and watch the path of the creature’s footprints to stop right in front of them, then wait for the monster to reappear in the rain before proceeding forward.
Step into the deep puddle of water at the opposite end of the next outside area and sprint in a small circle to cause a splashing noise that will alert the nearby Unknown.
Move beneath the awning above to avoid the approaching Unknown and pass through the entryway it just vacated to climb up the woodpiles on the other side.
Make your way towards the right to jump the next gap and drop into the open area below to take cover beneath the overhang at the top.
Head right to move down beneath the next awning below and wait for the nearby Unknowns to turn away, then climb up the crate around the corner to drop over the top of the wall above.
Approach the girl to pass through the gap in the fence beneath her and head left to catch the attention of an Unknown, then run away from it to hide beneath the scaffolding and move down into the rain just as the creature attacks so that it accidentally destroys the wooden structure.
Make your way further towards the left to catch the attention of another unknown in the next alley above, then repeat the step above by stopping inside each available dry spot to slow the creature down until it destroys the scaffolding and climb up to the moonlit stairs to complete this chapter.
Chapter 2: Raindrops, footsteps
Sprint south along the sidewalk next to you and proceed beneath the balcony ahead to escape from the Unknown in pursuit.
When you reach the crosswalk ahead, move through the archway above to continue navigating the turns of the alley and slip through the hole in the wall at the end to drop into the next area below.
Head towards the right to discover the footprints and the little girl in trouble, then climb on top of the crates in front of you and walk across the scaffolding ahead ti drop into the next area below.
Open the door on your left to rescue the girl and wait for the Unknowns to leave before closing it again, then proceed towards the right to avoid walking through the mud puddles whenever possible.
Pass beneath the next wooden overhang to avoid the Unknown below and climb up the crates on the other side to reach the street above, then follow it forward to crawl through the opening in the left corner ahead.
Step beneath the overhang in front of you as the lumbering monstrosity walks away and move beneath the first awning above on the other side.
Proceed forward to approach the gramophone in the corner and turn the handle to distract the nearby Unknown, then head right beneath the next awning to sprint back out into the rain and make your way up the street above.
Approach the next staircase above and jump through the hole in the railing at the top to escape from the Unknown, then drop off the wooden pallets in front of you to reach the alley below.
Continue moving forward to stay ahead of the Unknown in pursuit and proceed through the next tunnel by navigating around the various obstacles blocking your path.
Crawl through the opening at the end of the tunnel to reach the outside again and enter the water trough in front of you wash away the mud.
Proceed forward to enter the church above and activate a cut scene, then examine the locked door on your right and pass through the door directly across from it to climb on top of the nearby bookcase.
Drop into the area outside on the left to encounter another Unknown and head left to pass through the next open window, then exit the room to cross to the opposite side of the church.
Enter the next room to encounter the Unknown again and return to the main church area to follow the dry trail that runs behind the altar, then play the organ in the previous room to distract the creature.
Once the creature approaches the open window on the left, exit the room to pick up the key you discovered earlier and move down through the wooden structure that’s been destroyed and unlock the door below on the right.
Climb on top of the bookcase in the corner of the next room and exit the church via the broken window above, then proceed into the churchyard to head towards the right and crawl through the hole in the wall to complete this chapter.
Chapter 3: Separation
Move through the alleyway in the right corner ahead to make a left on the other side and climb over the wall at the end, then step beneath the overhang above to wait for the Unknown to follow you before it turns back around.
Proceed into the area above to hide beneath the next Unknown until it walks away and climb on top of the shipping containers beside you.
Drop over the other side of the shipping containers to step into the dry spot ahead and wait for the next tall Unknown to approach, then dash beneath the creature when the other enemy turns its back.
When the smaller creature faces the other way again, proceed into the next dry spot ahead in the corner and step beneath the next tall Unknown on the right to walk forward in sync with it.
Transfer beneath the next tall Unknown ahead when the coast is clear and proceed forward after the creature stops to climb over the small brick wall on the left.
Move through the gap between the fence and the small brick wall above to encounter another Unknown, then retreat into the foreground to climb up the next wooden table around the corner.
Head left across the scaffolding to ascend to the next level above and climb the pair of ladder back towards the right to enter the factory.
Make your way towards the opposite end of the catwalk to climb over the boxes and retreat from the Unknown in pursuit to enter the next room on the left, then push the crate in the corner to unblock the door and open it to escape.
Cross to the dry spot on the opposite side of the next room and avoid stepping onto the large puddle that will alert the Unknown to your location.
After the Unknown turns around, push the nearby box against the shelves above to climb on top of them and drop into the area below on the left.
Once you’ve crossed the bridge and spotted the girl in the factory area below, head right to descend the next available staircase and ladder.
Wait for the Unknown below to turn around, then drop down behind it to quickly climb on top of the nearby generator and enter the little girl’s hiding spot ahead.
Drop into the next area ahead to find the girl again and crawl beneath the machine around the corner to reach her previous location, then move upward to encounter the Unknown on the left and stand behind the tall rectangular panel to hide from it.
Wait for the Unknown to turn around, then enter the open locker behind it to remain hidden and proceed into the next room above after the creature faces the other way again.
Approach the next Unknown above from behind to enter the pair of lockers beside it, then proceed forward after it turns around and exit the factory to locate the girl again.
Lift the lever above on the left to create a dry path that you can follow forward past the nearby Unknowns and approach the girl crying by the gate on the other side.
Follow the pathway down to the lowermost shipping container in the corner and climb on top of it to lift the next lever, then jump to the platform that rotates towards you and immediately ascend onto the catwalk directly above.
Descend the staircase on the right to enter the room in the corner above and walk through the mud so you can track your character’s path across the next series of obstacles.
Avoid the puddles to climb up the small container on the right and reach the tops of the larger ones above, then jump the gap on your left and clear the one behind you after that.
Drop into the area below on the left to climb the staircase in the next building ahead and encounter the girl at the top, then walk across the vents on the right to pull back on the cart above and clear a path for her to escape.
Finish crossing the vents to hide in the lockers on the other side and stand still while the Unknown checks each one to remain hidden from it, then proceed upward after the creature smashes through the gate and follow the walkway to watch the girl disappear on the other side.
Climb on top of the crate you’re using as cover to hide beneath the overhang and wait for the Unknown to leave, then approach the cart that drops in the left corner ahead and use it to drop into the area on the other side.
Descend the next staircase to walk across the ramp at the bottom, then climb the cement blocks in the corner to land on the other side of the adjacent wall and complete this chapter.
Chapter 4: The Two and the Town
Climb over the bricks in the corner above to encounter an Unknown and head right to ascend the scaffolding across from you, then drop over the other side and continue sprinting forward to retreat from the enemy in pursuit.
Stand to the left of the iron gate around the next corner and use the roof that the girl drops above you to hide from the Unknown, then wait for it to destroy the doorway and follow the dry path on the other side.
Move behind the distracted Unknown to climb the next ladder and walk around the ledge above to drop into the gated area below on the right, then crawl beneath the indicated opening to activate a cut scene.
Follow the girl through the town to reach the tightly-locked gate and head back into the previous tunnel to enter the next area above, then open the locker in the corner to pick up the key.
Hide beneath the next red awning ahead to avoid the approaching Unknown and climb over the brick wall beside you to pick up the toy clown on the other side, then move to the opposite end of the walkway to distract the creatures and let the girl pass behind them.
Drop the clown doll back where you found it to continue distracting the Unknown and climb over the wall on the right to reunite with the girl.
Work as a team to push the cart towards the left and climb onto the ledge above to give the girl a boost, then ascend the ladder to continue following her and crawl beneath the opening below the bottom of the next staircase to become separated.
Follow the girl beneath the bridge below to push the cabinet out into the rain and head back the way you came to push the large wooden cart forward as a team.
Push the cart all the way against the striped tarp ahead to climb on top of it and continue following the girl to ascend the next ladder, then move right across the scaffolding to avoid the strange creatures on the street and enter the covered doorway below at the end.
Wait for the strange creatures to leave before crossing the next bridge below and encountering an Unknown around the corner, then sprint back into the enclosed doorway and watch the enemy’s destruction.
Cross back over the bridge to navigate the alleyways and streets ahead until you reach the next swarm of strange creatures, then enter the area above to climb up the ledges on the right and give the girl a boost to become separated again.
Return to the streets below to approach the swarm of creatures and pass through the next gate above to close it behind you, then pick up the clown to move all the way back towards the left and drop it at the opposite end of the gate to keep the enemies distracted.
Pull the next cart backwards to reunite with the girl, then approach the large wooden spools ahead on the right to give her a boost over them and move through the gate she unlocks.
Follow the girl to reach the blue bus and give her a boost to climb the ladder she drops for you, then ride the vehicle forward until its pushed in front of the extended ledge ahead and jump over towards it to escape.
Proceed across the ledge above to drop into the next area below on the right and follow the girl over to the top of the staircase to complete this chapter.
Chapter 5: Distant Shores
Follow the girl to make a right at the bottom of the staircase and proceed forward to step beneath the next overhang above, then open the grate to destroy the nearby Unknown.
Continue moving forward to pass by another grate and give the girl a boost up onto the crates above, then release the swarm of strange creatures and turn the gramophone’s handle to have them devour the nearby Unknown.
Proceed forward to stay ahead of the Unknown in pursuit and avoid sprinting in general or crossing through any mud puddles to avoid revealing yourself along the way.
Crawl into the next window below to enter the building on the other side and ascend the ladder on the left to climb through the hole in the wall at the top.
Make your way around or over the obstacles ahead and encounter the next Unknown that destroys a gate in front of you, then move towards the creature to get its attention and retreat to the previous doorway to hide inside the dry spot.
Wait for the creature to approach the doorway, then climb onto the woodpile beside you and wait for the Unknown to destroy the gate.
Proceed forward with the girl to climb the next ladder ahead and activate a cut scene, then move behind the creature to crawl through the opening above and open the nearby grate to release the swarm.
Sprint towards the next gate ahead to have the swarm follow you and open the door to let them devour the nearby Unknown before it can push the car into the river.
Climb over the platforms above to proceed towards the right and start crossing the indicated bridge to descend the next ladder below, then continue moving forward to climb another ladder and reach the other side.
Approach the walkway on the opposite side of the bridge to head back the way you came and push the cage forward to access the next ladder, then head towards the second cage below to push it forward as well and climb on top to give the girl a boost.
Climb the next ladder to enter the sewer tunnel and follow it into the water to ascend another ladder in the corner ahead, then splash around in the puddle by the two blue barrels to distract the Unknown and exit the caged area before it sees you.
Move past the distracted Unknown to climb over the wood pile on the right and proceed forward to encounter the invisible creatures in the puddles below, then drop into the first pool on the left to quirky exit it before you’re killed.
Navigate around the ripples in the pool of water ahead and enter the caged area above to proceed forward safely, then climb the ladder on the other side to cross the bridge at the top.
Proceed forward to exit the sewer and complete this chapter.
Chapter 6: The Night Circus
After boosting the girl onto the next ledge above and retreating back towards the left, follow the Unknown into the circus tent and descend the ladder on the opposite side to drop next to the muddy creature below on the right.
Head left around the center ring by pushing the cart out of your way and reach the opposite side of the mud puddle to climb the next two ladders.
Follow the wooden walkway around to drop the next ladder on the left and reunite with the girl, then proceed in the same direction to lift the pair of indicated levers and boost your partner over the column at the end.
Descend the previous two ladders to return to the mud puddle below and head right to enter the tent’s center ring, then approach the cart on the left to turn the handle and create distraction.
Move away from the cart to avoid the approaching Unknown and exit the center ring to pick up the clown, then sprint back towards the left to drop the clown directly beneath the cage and bait the creature into being trapped.
Head back towards the girl’s house on the right to find the door locked, then boost her up towards the indicated balcony above and follow behind her to activate a cut scene.
Descend the staircase to enter the kitchen below, then move through the doorway on the left to exit the house via the front door and complete this chapter.
Chapter 7: An Unknown Town
Proceed down through the area on the right to descend the next set of steps and cross the bridge ahead to climb the staircase on the other side, then make a left at the top to pass beneath the hanging cages above.
Move through the series of arches on the right to pass through another group of cages below and cross the small bridge in the background to climb onto the ledges above.
Head right to climb the next winding staircase and jump the gap on the right at the top, then proceed forward to activate a cut scene.
Descend the next staircase above to jump the two gaps on the right and move into the background to proceed forward.
Climb down the next ladder to head right at the bottom and navigate around the tree roots to ascend the narrow staircase around the corner, then make your way up the steps behind the mud puddle above and approach the girl at the top.
Pass through the archway on your right to cross the next bridge beside you in sync with the girl above and turn right on the other side to ascend another staircase.
Proceed towards the right to pass in front of some bookshelves and climb the next two sets of steps around the corner above, then ascend to the uppermost ledge and jump the gap on the left.
Climb the ledges around the corner to cross the bridge in front of you at the top and spot the girl again, then push the block on the roof ahead to provide her with shelter.
Pull the block backwards to keep the girl sheltered as she proceeds forward and drop into the gated area below on the right to remove the stone wall obstructing standing in front of her.
Push the stone wall back into place to rescue the girl from the Unknown and climb the nearby ladder to jump the gap at the top, then follow your partner on the ground below to pass through the next open doorway above.
Continue following the girl to eventually activate a cut scene, then push the indicated block off the ledge to destroy the bridge below and move right across the walkway above to stay ahead of the Unknown in pursuit.
Stay hidden beneath the overhang at the end until the girl pushes a block down for you to climb onto and cross the bridge on the other side to head towards the light in the background, then ascend the next to shove the block at the top off the ledge and crush the Unknown below to complete this chapter.
Chapter 8: Night’s End
Follow the girl to descend the next ladder and encounter the Unknown again, then cross the bridge in front of you to reach the dry spot on the other side.
Cross the gap in the dry path when the Unknown turns to the left and crawl through the opening in the next corner below to proceed down the wooden walkway on the other side.
Stand on the opposite side of the wooden walkway to watch the Unknown fall through it and jump over the gap to climb the next ladder above.
Drop into the area ahead to ascend the next two staircases and proceed down long set of steps at the top, then pass through the tunnel below to continue towards the distant light in the sky.
Climb the stairs on the left side of the playground to descend towards the river on the other side and move beneath the next series of awnings below, then continue following the walkway around to pass through a narrow alley.
Jump down the ledges below at the end of the walkway to land in the courtyard area and move left of the nearby table to climb the next set of steps on the right.
Proceed up the steps along the wall to reach the uppermost ledge and follow it around to clear the next gap, then continue moving forward to jump off the end of the balcony and land in the area below.
Climb the series of ledges, ladders and stairs above to eventually activate a cut scene at the top.
Chase after the Unknown to descend the next staircase below and push the indicated block at the bottom to help the girl continue her escape.
Proceed towards the left to turn around from the next railing and drop to the ground below to pass beneath the nearby glass rooftop.
Stay within the dry path to remain invisible as you approach the Unknown from behind until he jumps towards the wall above near the end, then move between the pair of rectangular wet spots to pass the enemy and reach the girl before he does to help her push the block forward.
Move up the stairs on the right to encounter the Unknown again at the top and sprint into the foreground to retreat from the enemy in pursuit.
Drop off the next ledge to stand within the dry spot against the bricked-up archway at the bottom and let the Unknown land in front of you, then wait for him to eventually leave the area.
Follow the walkway around to locate the Unknown around the corner with his back turned and ascend the staircase behind him to proceed towards the left.
Continue over the ledges, bridges and steps towards the left to eventually activate a short cut scene, then drop onto the next rooftop below to encounter the Unknown again and sprint forward into the sunlight at the next street corner to activate another cut scene.
Sprint towards the doors to open the one on the left and stay behind it until the Unknown is destroyed to activate a cut scene, then use the black shadow to tracks your characters movements and approach the manhole cover below to locate the girl.
Walk back towards the doors with the girl to open the one on the right, then approach the Unknown’s fallen body to drag him by the feet and pull the enemy further up into the sunlight until he’s destroyed.
Close both doors to shut out the Unknown and activate the next cut scene to complete the game.