Rank 01Games like RIFT
- 13 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked RIFT also play
The closest matches to RIFT: Neverwinter, TERA - Action MMORPG, The Elder Scrolls® Online, The Lord of the Rings Online™, and Guild Wars 2®. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- Deck Playable
- 2017
Rank 03- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
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The Lord of the Rings Online™
Why this: Shares faction politics with RIFT.
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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as RIFT.
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Genres: Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
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- Released: 2011
- Developer: gamigo US Inc.
- Price: Free to play
- 74% of 7,463 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play
- Metacritic 84
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Class soul system enables endless build variety
- Old school mmorpg experience without being world of warcraft
- Player built dimensions let you construct entire towns
- Chill
- Contemplative
- Nostalgic
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Reviewers mention these as similar to RIFT
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
New World: Aeternum
Why this: Shares faction politics with RIFT.
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Why this: Same contemplative mood as RIFT.
EverQuest
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as RIFT.
About RIFT
The closest matches to RIFT: Neverwinter, TERA - Action MMORPG, The Elder Scrolls® Online, The Lord of the Rings Online™, and Guild Wars 2®. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If RIFT is your kind of game, the closest matches are Neverwinter, TERA - Action MMORPG and The Elder Scrolls® Online — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as chill, contemplative and nostalgic, and single out its class soul system and dungeon instances. 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.
RIFT is a free-to-play fantasy MMORPG released in 2011 by gamigo US Inc. The game features a class-soul-system that allows players to combine abilities from multiple classes, creating extensive build variety. Dungeon-instances, faction-politics, and player-built-dimensions where players can construct entire towns all feature alongside dynamic rift-encounters that bring players together against invading forces. Reviewers highlight the old-school MMORPG experience, noting the true RPG nature with well-balanced classes and mobs. Players describe the game as chill, contemplative, and nostalgic. The Steam version holds a 74% positive rating from over 7400 reviews and is not currently supported on Steam Deck.
About RIFT: Dive into a world of epic adventure! Create your perfect hero thanks to a uniquely customizable class system. Collect, craft, and customize your gear. Go it alone or group up to challenge dungeons, raids, dynamic open-world content, and your fellow players.
Is RIFT worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 74% of 7,463 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Free to play.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 80 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 30 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Class soul system enables endless build variety
- Old school mmorpg experience without being world of warcraft
- Player built dimensions let you construct entire towns
- Rift encounters with random players are exciting
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Since i took an extended break, the servers merged and because of the break, I did not meet the transfer deadline. They straight up deleted characters i had since launch day. Months of /played time lost and support all but said "lol, sucks…”
“In the first 5 minutes, I am overloaded with crap going into my inventory. The game gives me 4 bags that have 4 slots each. I am only able to equip 2 of them. To equip other bags I have to spend money buying some in game currency. I am…”
People who play it also play: Neverwinter, TERA - Action MMORPG, The Elder Scrolls® Online
Frequently asked about RIFT
Can I run it?
Does RIFT work on Steam Deck?
RIFT is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
Is RIFT free to play?
Yes — RIFT is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
Does RIFT have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — RIFT supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to RIFT?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside RIFT are Neverwinter, TERA - Action MMORPG, The Elder Scrolls® Online.
Who developed RIFT?
RIFT was developed by gamigo US Inc..