Choose Riven
Choose Riven if you want a Casual game with Tracked Controller Support, VR Supported, and HDR available. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,175 Steam reviews back the pick.
Riven vs My Dear Emma
Riven and My Dear Emma both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Riven (2024) is 3 years older than My Dear Emma (2027). Riven is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; My Dear Emma has no Deck rating yet. 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 My Dear Emma
Choose My Dear Emma if it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. My Dear Emma launched in 2027.
Both Riven and My Dear Emma sit in Indie and 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
 Riven |  My Dear Emma | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2027 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 93.5% positive (2,175 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cyan Worlds, Inc. | Soulven Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Riven (2024) is 3 years older than My Dear Emma (2027).
- Riven is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; My Dear Emma has no Deck rating yet.
Riven vs My Dear Emma — FAQ
- Should I play Riven or My Dear Emma first?
- If you want chronology, Riven (2024) came out before My Dear Emma (2027). 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 My Dear Emma similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Does Riven run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Riven is rated Deck Verified by Valve. My Dear Emma doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.