Choose Riven
Choose Riven if you want an Indie 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 Echoes From Ciudadela
Riven and Echoes From Ciudadela both land in 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. Riven (2024) is 2 years older than Echoes From Ciudadela (2026). Echoes From Ciudadela is currently ~59% cheaper on Steam than Riven (14.39 USD vs. 34.99 USD). 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 Echoes From Ciudadela
Choose Echoes From Ciudadela if you want the DualShock Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 59% cheaper on the Steam Store. Echoes From Ciudadela launched in 2026.
Both Riven and Echoes From Ciudadela sit in Adventure and Casual 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 |  Echoes From Ciudadela | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 14.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.5% positive (2,175 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cyan Worlds, Inc. | Kronos Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Riven (2024) is 2 years older than Echoes From Ciudadela (2026).
- Echoes From Ciudadela is currently ~59% cheaper on Steam than Riven (14.39 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Riven is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Echoes From Ciudadela has no Deck rating yet.
Riven vs Echoes From Ciudadela — FAQ
- Should I play Riven or Echoes From Ciudadela first?
- If you want chronology, Riven (2024) came out before Echoes From Ciudadela (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 Echoes From Ciudadela similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Riven run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Riven is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Echoes From Ciudadela doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.