Choose Axial Rift
Choose Axial Rift if you want the Keyboard Only Option and Save Anytime side of the pairing.
Axial Rift vs The Dreamthief
Axial Rift and The Dreamthief both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. 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 The Dreamthief
Choose The Dreamthief if you want an Early Access game with DualShock Controller Support, Steam Input API Support, and Adjustable Text Size.
Both Axial Rift and The Dreamthief sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Gamepad Recommended, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound, 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
 Axial Rift |  The Dreamthief | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Matt Edzenga | Epictale Interactive AS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
Axial Rift vs The Dreamthief — FAQ
- Are Axial Rift and The Dreamthief similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.