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Rift of the NecroDancer vs Puppergeist

Rift of the NecroDancer and Puppergeist 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 Puppergeist (2026). Rift of the NecroDancer is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Puppergeist 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 Rift of the NecroDancer

Choose Rift of the NecroDancer if you want an Indie and RPG game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,813 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Puppergeist

Choose Puppergeist if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. Puppergeist launched in 2026.

Both Rift of the NecroDancer and Puppergeist sit in Action 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

Rift of the NecroDancer vs Puppergeist — Steam metadata comparison
Rift of the NecroDancer — Steam game coverRift of the NecroDancerPuppergeist — Steam game coverPuppergeist
Released20252026
GenresAction, Indie, RPGAction, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews94.7% positive (2,813 reviews)—
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBrace Yourself Games, Tic Toc GamesSerenity Forge

Side by side

Rift of the NecroDancer vs Puppergeist — FAQ

Should I play Rift of the NecroDancer or Puppergeist first?
If you want chronology, Rift of the NecroDancer (2025) came out before Puppergeist (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 Puppergeist 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 run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Rift of the NecroDancer is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Puppergeist doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.