Choose Riven
Choose Riven if you want the Tracked Controller Support, VR Supported, and HDR available side of the pairing. 2,175 Steam reviews back the pick.
Riven vs Blind Touch
Riven and Blind Touch 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 2 years older than Blind Touch (2026). Riven scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Blind Touch (79.2% 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 Blind Touch
Choose Blind Touch if you want a Simulation game with Narrated Game Menus and Adjustable Difficulty. On Steam, it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. Blind Touch launched in 2026.
Both Riven and Blind Touch sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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 |  Blind Touch | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.5% positive (2,175 reviews) | 79.2% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cyan Worlds, Inc. | Flygogo Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Riven (2024) is 2 years older than Blind Touch (2026).
- Riven scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Blind Touch (79.2% positive).
- Blind Touch is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Riven (7.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Riven vs Blind Touch — FAQ
- Should I play Riven or Blind Touch first?
- If you want chronology, Riven (2024) came out before Blind Touch (2026). 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 Blind Touch 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 Blind Touch 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.