Choose Rain World
Choose Rain World if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP. 28,272 Steam reviews back the pick.
Rain World vs Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
Rain World and Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest 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. Rain World (2017) is 9 years older than Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest (2026). Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest scores higher on Steam reviews (99.4% positive) than Rain World (95.1% positive). 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 Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
Choose Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest if you want the Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 99.4% positive across 166 reviews.
Both Rain World and Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Keyboard Only Option, and Adjustable Difficulty, 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
 Rain World |  Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.1% positive (28,272 reviews) | 99.4% positive (166 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Videocult | Cacareco Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Rain World (2017) is 9 years older than Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest (2026).
- Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest scores higher on Steam reviews (99.4% positive) than Rain World (95.1% positive).
- Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than Rain World (7.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Rain World is Deck Playable, Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest is Deck Verified.
Rain World vs Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest — FAQ
- Which is better, Rain World or Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest?
- On Steam reviews Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest scores higher (99.4% positive) than Rain World (95.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Rain World or Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest first?
- If you want chronology, Rain World (2017) came out before Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest (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 Rain World and Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest 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 Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest have multiplayer like Rain World?
- No. Rain World supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest is listed as single-player only.