Choose DungeonRift
Choose DungeonRift if you want a Casual game with Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen. DungeonRift launched in 2015.
DungeonRift vs Mind Lock
DungeonRift and Mind Lock both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. DungeonRift (2015) is 6 years older than Mind Lock (2021). Mind Lock is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than DungeonRift (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Mind Lock
Choose Mind Lock if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mind Lock launched in 2021.
Both DungeonRift and Mind Lock sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam, 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
 DungeonRift |  Mind Lock | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | RiftyGames | Lunar Penguin Media LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- DungeonRift (2015) is 6 years older than Mind Lock (2021).
- Mind Lock is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than DungeonRift (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
DungeonRift vs Mind Lock — FAQ
- Should I play DungeonRift or Mind Lock first?
- If you want chronology, DungeonRift (2015) came out before Mind Lock (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.
- Are DungeonRift and Mind Lock similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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 Mind Lock have multiplayer like DungeonRift?
- No. DungeonRift supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Mind Lock is listed as single-player only.