Rank 01Why this
Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like RIVE.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
Games like RIVE
- 31 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked RIVE also play
The closest matches to RIVE: Rise & Shine, Nex Machina, Assault Android Cactus+, Sektori, and Hell is Other Demons. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2017
Rank 03Why this
Also Twin Stick Shooter and Robots, like RIVE.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2015
Rank 04 
Sektori
Why this: Shares upgrade system with RIVE.
Rank 05 
Hell is Other Demons
Why this: Also Bullet Hell and Side Scroller, like RIVE.
Rank 06 
Syder Arcade
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like RIVE.
Rank 07 
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KILL KNIGHT
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Bullet Hell, like RIVE.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like RIVE
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Shares boss battles and upgrade system with RIVE.
- 82% of 77 reviews
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: Two Tribes
- Price: $14.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 82% of 200 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Boss battles are intense and creative
- Chaotic enemy waves keep gameplay fresh
- Environmental hazards add variety
- Challenging
- Intense
- Automatic saves
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below RIVE at current Steam store prices.
State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem
Why this: Shares boss battles and upgrade system with RIVE.
Rush Rover
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like RIVE.
Good Robot
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Robots, like RIVE.
Super Hydorah
Why this: Shares environmental hazards with RIVE.
The Bug Butcher
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like RIVE.
Galaxy Champions TV
Why this: Shares boss battles with RIVE.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to RIVE, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Assault Android Cactus+
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Robots, like RIVE.
Sektori
Why this: Shares upgrade system with RIVE.
Bleed 2
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like RIVE.
KILL KNIGHT
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Bullet Hell, like RIVE.
More from Two Tribes
Other recommendable Steam games by Two Tribes, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Toki Tori
Why this: Same challenging mood as RIVE.
About RIVE
The closest matches to RIVE: Rise & Shine, Nex Machina, Assault Android Cactus+, Sektori, and Hell is Other Demons. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If RIVE is your kind of game, the closest matches are Rise & Shine, Nex Machina and Assault Android Cactus+ — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging and intense, and single out its automatic saves and boss battles. 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.
About RIVE: This 360-degree shooter/platformer hybrid lets you choreograph a ‘dance of destruction’ in insanely spectacular battles and set-pieces. RIVE feels like the explosive games of yore, pumping megapixels in true 21st century style.
Is RIVE worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 82% of 200 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Boss battles are intense and creative
- Chaotic enemy waves keep gameplay fresh
- Environmental hazards add variety
- Short but replayable with challenge modes
People who play it also play: Rise & Shine, Nex Machina, Assault Android Cactus+
Frequently asked about RIVE
Can I run it?
Does RIVE run on Steam Deck?
RIVE is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does RIVE cost?
RIVE is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to RIVE?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside RIVE are Rise & Shine, Nex Machina, Assault Android Cactus+.
Who developed RIVE?
RIVE was developed by Two Tribes and published by Two Tribes Publishing.