Choose DoHots
Choose DoHots if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. DoHots launched in 2021.
DoHots vs Riven
DoHots and Riven both land in Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Casual games on Steam. DoHots (2021) is 3 years older than Riven (2024). DoHots is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Riven (14.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Riven
Choose Riven if you want an Indie and Adventure game with HDR available, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 2,175 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both DoHots and Riven sit in Casual on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 DoHots |  Riven | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | RPG, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 34.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 93.5% positive (2,175 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | AChat Animation Studios | Cyan Worlds, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- DoHots (2021) is 3 years older than Riven (2024).
- DoHots is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Riven (14.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Riven is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; DoHots has no Deck rating yet.
DoHots vs Riven — FAQ
- Should I play DoHots or Riven first?
- If you want chronology, DoHots (2021) came out before Riven (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are DoHots and Riven similar?
- They overlap on Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.