Choose GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
Choose GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.1% positive across 32,108 reviews.
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- vs Rivals of Aether II
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- and Rivals of Aether II both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (2021) is 3 years older than Rivals of Aether II (2024). GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Rivals of Aether II (78.6% positive). 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 Rivals of Aether II
Choose Rivals of Aether II if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 5,654 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- and Rivals of Aether II sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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
 GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- |  Rivals of Aether II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (32,108 reviews) | 78.6% positive (5,654 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Arc System Works | Aether Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (2021) is 3 years older than Rivals of Aether II (2024).
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Rivals of Aether II (78.6% positive).
- Rivals of Aether II is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (29.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is Deck Playable, Rivals of Aether II is Deck Verified.
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- vs Rivals of Aether II — FAQ
- Which is better, GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- or Rivals of Aether II?
- On Steam reviews GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- scores higher (92.1% positive) than Rivals of Aether II (78.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- or Rivals of Aether II first?
- If you want chronology, GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (2021) came out before Rivals of Aether II (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 GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- and Rivals of Aether II similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.