Riven vs Hello Cruel World
Riven and Hello Cruel World 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. Both released in 2024. Riven scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Hello Cruel World (72.7% 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 |  Hello Cruel World | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.5% positive (2,175 reviews) | 72.7% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cyan Worlds, Inc. | Akupara Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Both released in 2024.
- Riven scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Hello Cruel World (72.7% positive).
- Hello Cruel World is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Riven (19.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Riven is Deck Verified, Hello Cruel World is Deck Unsupported.
Riven vs Hello Cruel World — FAQ
- Are Riven and Hello Cruel World 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.