Choose Rain World
Choose Rain World if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.1% positive across 28,272 reviews.
Rain World vs Akatori
Rain World and Akatori 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. Rain World (2017) is 9 years older than Akatori (2026). Rain World scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than Akatori (70.7% 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 Akatori
Choose Akatori if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Gamepad Recommended, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Akatori launched in 2026.
Both Rain World and Akatori sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Keyboard Only Option, 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 |  Akatori | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.1% positive (28,272 reviews) | 70.7% positive (311 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Videocult | Contrast Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Rain World (2017) is 9 years older than Akatori (2026).
- Rain World scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than Akatori (70.7% positive).
- Akatori is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Rain World (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Rain World vs Akatori — FAQ
- Which is better, Rain World or Akatori?
- On Steam reviews Rain World scores higher (95.1% positive) than Akatori (70.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Rain World 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 Akatori first?
- If you want chronology, Rain World (2017) came out before Akatori (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 Akatori 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.
- Does Akatori have multiplayer like Rain World?
- No. Rain World supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Akatori is listed as single-player only.