Choose Bloodhound
Choose Bloodhound if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Bloodhound launched in 2023.
Bloodhound vs RIFTFALL
Bloodhound and RIFTFALL both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Bloodhound (2023) is 3 years older than RIFTFALL (2026). Bloodhound is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; RIFTFALL 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 RIFTFALL
Choose RIFTFALL if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. RIFTFALL launched in 2026.
Both Bloodhound and RIFTFALL sit in Action and Indie 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
 Bloodhound |  RIFTFALL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 63.2% positive (117 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kruger & Flint Productions | GameEra Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Bloodhound (2023) is 3 years older than RIFTFALL (2026).
- Bloodhound is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; RIFTFALL has no Deck rating yet.
Bloodhound vs RIFTFALL — FAQ
- Should I play Bloodhound or RIFTFALL first?
- If you want chronology, Bloodhound (2023) came out before RIFTFALL (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 Bloodhound and RIFTFALL similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Bloodhound run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Bloodhound is rated Deck Playable by Valve. RIFTFALL doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.