Choose Rift of the NecroDancer
Choose Rift of the NecroDancer if you want an Indie and RPG game with Color Alternatives and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.7% positive across 2,813 reviews.
Rift of the NecroDancer vs PUMP IT UP RISE
Rift of the NecroDancer and PUMP IT UP RISE both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Rift of the NecroDancer (2025) is 1 year older than PUMP IT UP RISE (2026). Rift of the NecroDancer scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than PUMP IT UP RISE (76.4% 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 PUMP IT UP RISE
Choose PUMP IT UP RISE if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. PUMP IT UP RISE launched in 2026.
Both Rift of the NecroDancer and PUMP IT UP RISE sit in Action on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Keyboard Only Option, and Adjustable Difficulty, 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
 Rift of the NecroDancer |  PUMP IT UP RISE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 44.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (2,813 reviews) | 76.4% positive (191 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Brace Yourself Games, Tic Toc Games | ANDAMIRO |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Rift of the NecroDancer (2025) is 1 year older than PUMP IT UP RISE (2026).
- Rift of the NecroDancer scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than PUMP IT UP RISE (76.4% positive).
- Rift of the NecroDancer is currently ~56% cheaper on Steam than PUMP IT UP RISE (19.99 USD vs. 44.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Rift of the NecroDancer vs PUMP IT UP RISE — FAQ
- Which is better, Rift of the NecroDancer or PUMP IT UP RISE?
- On Steam reviews Rift of the NecroDancer scores higher (94.7% positive) than PUMP IT UP RISE (76.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Rift of the NecroDancer is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Rift of the NecroDancer or PUMP IT UP RISE first?
- If you want chronology, Rift of the NecroDancer (2025) came out before PUMP IT UP RISE (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 Rift of the NecroDancer and PUMP IT UP RISE similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Rift of the NecroDancer have multiplayer like PUMP IT UP RISE?
- No. PUMP IT UP RISE supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Rift of the NecroDancer is listed as single-player only.
- Do Rift of the NecroDancer and PUMP IT UP RISE 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.