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Games like Vita: Rift of a Nation

If Vita: Rift of a Nation is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Flame's Heir, 8-Bit Adventures 2 and DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Vita: Rift of a Nation: A Story-Rich Turn-Based RPG. Follow Naysa-Dae, an Earth Vita, as she discovers what freedom truly is, fights to keep it, and liberates the nation of Opolo. Be the rift that the world of Atria will never forget.

2024IndieRPG5.99 USDWindowsby Desert Tsunami
Vita: Rift of a Nation — Steam game cover

Players who liked Vita: Rift of a Nation also play

Steam players who put hours into Vita: Rift of a Nation also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. The Flame's Heir

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Vita: Rift of a Nation fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    The Kingdom is protected by the Sacred Flame, a source of power that can only be used by the Flame's Heir. This individual comes from a very long lineage of warriors that wage an eternal war against evil. Vaynard, the son of a veteran of war, is called upon a quest he could never anticipate.

    2024IndieRPG6.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. 8-Bit Adventures 2

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Vita: Rift of a Nation fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!

    2023IndieAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Vita: Rift of a Nation fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.

    2024RPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Vita: Rift of a Nation fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    Rise Against Ruin - Unite a party of League of Legends Champions, explore Bilgewater and set sail for the Shadow Isles to uncover the secrets of the deadly Black Mist in this immersive turn-based RPG.

    2021IndieRPG29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Chained Echoes

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Vita: Rift of a Nation fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.

    2022IndieRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Sea of Stars

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Vita: Rift of a Nation fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.

    2023IndieAdventureRPG34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Persona 3 Portable

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Vita: Rift of a Nation fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    If I say there’s an hour “hidden” between one day and the next... would you believe me? Master the power of the heart, Persona, and uncover the tragic truth of the Dark Hour.

    2023StrategyAdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Small Saga

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Vita: Rift of a Nation fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    Beneath the streets of London, an angry mouse seeks revenge against the god who stole his tail. An epic RPG of miniature proportions!

    2023IndieAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Vita: Rift of a Nation at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Vita: Rift of a Nation on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Vita: Rift of a Nation on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Vita: Rift of a Nation on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Vita: Rift of a Nation on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Vita: Rift of a Nation on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Vita: Rift of a Nation on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Vita: Rift of a Nation on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Sally Face - Episode One

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Vita: Rift of a Nation on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

    2016IndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. 8-Bit Adventures 2

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and RPG with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!

    2023IndieAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.

    2024RPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Chained Echoes

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and RPG with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.

    2022IndieRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Sea of Stars

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and RPG with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.

    2023IndieAdventureRPG34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Persona 3 Portable

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Vita: Rift of a Nation.

    If I say there’s an hour “hidden” between one day and the next... would you believe me? Master the power of the heart, Persona, and uncover the tragic truth of the Dark Hour.

    2023StrategyAdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Vita: Rift of a Nation

How much does Vita: Rift of a Nation cost?
Vita: Rift of a Nation is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Vita: Rift of a Nation?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Vita: Rift of a Nation are The Flame's Heir, 8-Bit Adventures 2, DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake.
Who developed Vita: Rift of a Nation?
Vita: Rift of a Nation was developed by Desert Tsunami.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Vita: Rift of a Nation.

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