Riven vs Sushi Ben
Riven and Sushi Ben both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Riven (2024) is 1 year older than Sushi Ben (2025). Riven scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Sushi Ben (81.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Riven |  Sushi Ben | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.5% positive (2,175 reviews) | 81.8% positive (159 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cyan Worlds, Inc. | Big Brane Studios, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Riven (2024) is 1 year older than Sushi Ben (2025).
- Riven scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Sushi Ben (81.8% positive).
- Sushi Ben is currently ~66% cheaper on Steam than Riven (11.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Riven vs Sushi Ben — FAQ
- Which is better, Riven or Sushi Ben?
- On Steam reviews Riven scores higher (93.5% positive) than Sushi Ben (81.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Riven is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Riven or Sushi Ben first?
- If you want chronology, Riven (2024) came out before Sushi Ben (2025). 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 Riven and Sushi Ben similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
- Do Riven and Sushi Ben both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.