Choose RHEM III SE
Choose RHEM III SE if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. RHEM III SE launched in 2021.
RHEM III SE vs The Rise of the Golden Idol
RHEM III SE and The Rise of the Golden Idol both land in Adventure 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 Adventure games on Steam. RHEM III SE (2021) is 3 years older than The Rise of the Golden Idol (2024). The Rise of the Golden Idol scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than RHEM III SE (87% 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 The Rise of the Golden Idol
Choose The Rise of the Golden Idol if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 2,412 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both RHEM III SE and The Rise of the Golden Idol sit in Adventure on Steam, 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
 RHEM III SE |  The Rise of the Golden Idol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (23 reviews) | 95.1% positive (2,412 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Knut Müller | Color Gray Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- RHEM III SE (2021) is 3 years older than The Rise of the Golden Idol (2024).
- The Rise of the Golden Idol scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than RHEM III SE (87% positive).
- RHEM III SE is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Rise of the Golden Idol (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Rise of the Golden Idol is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; RHEM III SE has no Deck rating yet.
RHEM III SE vs The Rise of the Golden Idol — FAQ
- Should I play RHEM III SE or The Rise of the Golden Idol first?
- If you want chronology, RHEM III SE (2021) came out before The Rise of the Golden Idol (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 RHEM III SE and The Rise of the Golden Idol similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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.