Choose Rift's Cave
Choose Rift's Cave if you want an Indie and Adventure game with VR Supported. On Steam, it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rift's Cave launched in 2021.
Rift's Cave vs The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
Rift's Cave and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR (2018) is 3 years older than Rift's Cave (2021). The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR scores higher on Steam reviews (74.3% positive) than Rift's Cave (62.5% positive). Rift's Cave is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR (4.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD). 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 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
Choose The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR if you want a RPG game with SteamVR Collectibles, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only. 7,277 Steam reviews back the pick.
Rift's Cave and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR share enough audience overlap to keep getting compared even though their catalogue tags only partly intersect. 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
 Rift's Cave |  The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 62.5% positive (32 reviews) | 74.3% positive (7,277 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Volens Nolens Games | Bethesda Game Studios |
Side by side
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR (2018) is 3 years older than Rift's Cave (2021).
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR scores higher on Steam reviews (74.3% positive) than Rift's Cave (62.5% positive).
- Rift's Cave is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR (4.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Rift's Cave vs The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR — FAQ
- Should I play Rift's Cave or The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR first?
- If you want chronology, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR (2018) came out before Rift's Cave (2021). 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.