Rank 01Why this
Also Base-Building and Tower Defense, like Gem Rifts.
- $9.89 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
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The closest matches to Gem Rifts: The Riftbreaker, Pioneers of Pagonia, Stronghold HD (2012), Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, and Diplomacy is Not an Option. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Base-Building and RTS, like Gem Rifts.
- $20.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Rank 03- $5.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- 2013
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: ButtonSoft
- Price: $9.99checked Nov 2
- 100% of 10 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Early Access
- Platforms: Windows
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About Gem Rifts
The closest matches to Gem Rifts: The Riftbreaker, Pioneers of Pagonia, Stronghold HD (2012), Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, and Diplomacy is Not an Option. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Gem Rifts is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Riftbreaker, Pioneers of Pagonia and Stronghold HD (2012) — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Gem Rifts: Ancient portals have been lying dormant, waiting for daring adventurers to travel between worlds. Your task is to lead an expedition through one of these portals, research and build defenses around it, and protect it from hostile guardian life forms.
Is Gem Rifts worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 10 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Early Access: unfinished, and it can change a lot before release.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 2).
People who play it also play: The Riftbreaker, Pioneers of Pagonia, Stronghold HD (2012)
Frequently asked about Gem Rifts
Can I run it?
How much does Gem Rifts cost?
Gem Rifts is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Gem Rifts have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Gem Rifts supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Gem Rifts?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Gem Rifts are The Riftbreaker, Pioneers of Pagonia, Stronghold HD (2012).
Who developed Gem Rifts?
Gem Rifts was developed by ButtonSoft.