Choose RIFTSTORM
Choose RIFTSTORM if you want an Indie, RPG, and Early Access experience. RIFTSTORM launched in 2026.
RIFTSTORM vs State Breakers
RIFTSTORM and State Breakers 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. RIFTSTORM (2026) is 1 year older than State Breakers (2027). Both support cooperative play. 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 State Breakers
Choose State Breakers if you want the Online PvP, PvP, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. State Breakers launched in 2027.
Both RIFTSTORM and State Breakers sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 RIFTSTORM |  State Breakers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 70.2% positive (718 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Confiction Labs, Agate | Symbol Door |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- RIFTSTORM (2026) is 1 year older than State Breakers (2027).
- Both support cooperative play.
- RIFTSTORM is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; State Breakers has no Deck rating yet.
RIFTSTORM vs State Breakers — FAQ
- Should I play RIFTSTORM or State Breakers first?
- If you want chronology, RIFTSTORM (2026) came out before State Breakers (2027). 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 RIFTSTORM and State Breakers 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.
- Do both RIFTSTORM and State Breakers have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: RIFTSTORM ships Online Co-op, Co-op; State Breakers ships Online Co-op, Co-op.