Ravenfield is a single-player game in the vein of older team-vs-team AI shooters. It features a physics-based gameplay style that strikes a balance between the "tactical" shooters of the past and the ragdoll fun of games like Battlefield.
In this v20.07.2017 update, the game saw significant improvements in vehicle handling and map variety. You can pilot helicopters, drive jeeps, and commandeer tanks to dominate the battlefield against the AI "Eagle" and "Raven" teams. Despite the simplistic graphics, the AI is surprisingly competent, providing a genuine challenge as you attempt to capture control points.
Why is July 20th, 2017, so important? This version (often formatted as V20.07.2017) represents the "Summer of Chaos" update. While the developer, SteelRaven7, had been releasing updates steadily, this specific build hit a sweet spot: Ravenfield V20.07.2017 Fitgirl Repack
You might ask: Why not just buy the current version on Steam?
While the current Ravenfield (EA 26 as of 2025) is objectively superior—with better graphics, VR support, and thousands of mods—the V20.07.2017 build holds a candle for three specific reasons: Ravenfield is a single-player game in the vein
| Feature | Fitgirl Repack (V20.07.2017) | Official Steam (Current) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Price | Free (Pirated) | $14.99 USD | | File Size | ~150 MB (Compressed) | ~1.2 GB (Installed) | | Mod Support | Manual (Legacy only) | Steam Workshop (50k+ mods) | | Multiplayer | None (Only bot AI) | None (Still singleplayer) | | Stability | No updates (Stuck in 2017) | Weekly patches/optimizations | | Vehicle Physics | "Fun" (Glitchy arcade) | "Refined" (Realistic) | | Steam Achievements | No | Yes |
Being an indie title, Ravenfield is very forgiving on hardware. However, you should ensure your system meets the following to run the v20.07.2017 build smoothly: Missing from this build (compared to modern Ravenfield):
Ravenfield is often described as a Battlefield meets Garry’s Mod single-player experience. You fight alongside AI bots in large-scale battles. This July 2017 build is relatively early but already highly playable. It features:
Missing from this build (compared to modern Ravenfield): No aircraft carrier spawns, fewer weapons, no conquest mode, no mod workshop support (mods came later).