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Ark of Loif vs Rift Loopers

Ark of Loif and Rift Loopers both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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 Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. Ark of Loif (2021) is 2 years older than Rift Loopers (2023). Rift Loopers is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than Ark of Loif (4.99 USD vs. 23.00 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 Ark of Loif

Choose Ark of Loif if you want an Adventure game with Online PvP and PvP. Ark of Loif launched in 2021.

Choose Rift Loopers

Choose Rift Loopers if you want the Steam Leaderboards and LAN Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 78% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rift Loopers launched in 2023.

Both Ark of Loif and Rift Loopers sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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

Ark of Loif vs Rift Loopers — Steam metadata comparison
Ark of Loif — Steam game coverArk of LoifRift Loopers — Steam game coverRift Loopers
Released20212023
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, Indie, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price23.00 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews1 reviews75.3% positive (73 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op
Developers1/2ofOctahedronMonster Tooth Studios

Side by side

Ark of Loif vs Rift Loopers — FAQ

Should I play Ark of Loif or Rift Loopers first?
If you want chronology, Ark of Loif (2021) came out before Rift Loopers (2023). 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 Ark of Loif and Rift Loopers similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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 both Ark of Loif and Rift Loopers have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Ark of Loif ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Rift Loopers ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
Ark of Loif vs Rift Loopers — Verdict (2026) · imho.run