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Games like The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper

If The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dark Atlas: Infernum, Pyrami Head and Phobophobia 1.0 – The Experiment — 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 The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper: The Short Story of A Riftkeeper is a first-person story-based game about a particular Riftkeeper, one who is tasked to close doors in the Rifts to prevent any unwanted things from entering the universe.

2024Indie0.99 USDWindowsby r4kujin
The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper 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. Dark Atlas: Infernum

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper.

    If hell is a state of the soul, these are the steps that will lead you to its gates. Dark Atlas: Infernum is a disturbing first-person story where an esoteric end of the world meets psychological survival horror with a strong narrative component.

    2025IndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Pyrami Head

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper.

    We are trying to escape from a dark and extremely disturbing mysterious place. We are trying to rescue our character, who has lost his memory and is waiting to be sacrificed, without getting caught by the enemies around and open the hidden areas of the room by exploring the surroundings.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Phobophobia 1.0 – The Experiment

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper.

    A first person psychological horror puzzle game where you must survive 10 phobia inspired rooms inside a disturbing experiment. Solve puzzles, explore a mysterious facility, and uncover the truth behind the voice guiding you through the test.

    2025Indie1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Lightout

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper.

    Lightout is a first-person psychological horror game with puzzles, Which takes place in an abandoned apartment.

    2021Indie2.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Lightout 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper.

    Lightout 2 is a psychological horror game with a scary atmosphere, the game takes place in an Abandoned hospital.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Root Of Evil

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper.

    Survive and destroy the devastating Root that is growing and crawling around the cracks and crevasses of the Hotel. Using whatever tools you have to keep your self alive. Find the antidote that will destroy it or die trying.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  7. Last Report

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper.

    Last Report is a dark horror game where you play as a night shift park ranger. While monitoring the camera footage, you start noticing strange events. Uncover the terrifying secret of the National Park. Something moved in the window, but don’t worry it’s probably just another deer, right?

    2025IndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Total Chaos

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper.

    Fort Oasis is no paradise—it's a decaying nightmare where reality crumbles. The creator of Turbo Overkill unleashes survival-horror stacked with mysteries and monstrosities. Scavenge to craft weapons, while a voice on your walkie-talkie guides you into the island's depths.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper at current Steam store prices.

  1. UBERMOSH

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper.

    UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

    2015ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. QUICKERFLAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper.

    QUICKERFLAK is an experimental fast-paced time-attack top-down combat retro-hardcore minigame, that can be finished in a minute.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Save Jesus

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper.

    Someone is trying to murder Jesus. Disguised as Caesar with the Roman Empire by his side, an evil impostor from the future has set hundreds of deadly traps. Redirect the traps, kill the Romans and protect Jesus!

    2016IndieCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Barro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper.

    Choose your little car and race!

    2018IndieCasualRacing0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Gachi Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper.

    Gachi Heroes is a game about the dark fantasies. That's amazing an endlass journey in which you will know yourself with your favorite gachimuchi characters. How deep would you go?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Trip to Vinelands

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper.

    Trip to Vinelands is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame.

    2016ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. TTV2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper.

    TTV2 is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame, sequel to Trip to Vinelands.

    2017ActionIndie0.49 USDSteam ↗
  8. Shotgun Legend

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper.

    Eugene must battle aliens and the undead in search of a truck rim, as it seems to be his ticket home.

    2018ActionIndieRPG0.49 USDSteam ↗

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 The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper.

    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 The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper

How much does The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper cost?
The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper are Dark Atlas: Infernum, Pyrami Head, Phobophobia 1.0 – The Experiment.
Who developed The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper?
The Short Story Of A Riftkeeper was developed by r4kujin.

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