Choose Rift of the NecroDancer
Choose Rift of the NecroDancer if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,813 Steam reviews back the pick.
Rift of the NecroDancer vs Syncblade
Rift of the NecroDancer and Syncblade 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. Rift of the NecroDancer (2025) is 1 year older than Syncblade (2026). Rift of the NecroDancer is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Syncblade 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 Syncblade
Choose Syncblade if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. Syncblade launched in 2026.
Both Rift of the NecroDancer and Syncblade sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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 |  Syncblade | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (2,813 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Brace Yourself Games, Tic Toc Games | Jarsick |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Rift of the NecroDancer (2025) is 1 year older than Syncblade (2026).
- Rift of the NecroDancer is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Syncblade has no Deck rating yet.
Rift of the NecroDancer vs Syncblade — FAQ
- Should I play Rift of the NecroDancer or Syncblade first?
- If you want chronology, Rift of the NecroDancer (2025) came out before Syncblade (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 Syncblade 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 Rift of the NecroDancer have multiplayer like Syncblade?
- No. Syncblade supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Rift of the NecroDancer is listed as single-player only.
- Does Rift of the NecroDancer run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Rift of the NecroDancer is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Syncblade doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.