Choose RIFT
Choose RIFT if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 7,463 Steam reviews back the pick.
RIFT vs Continent of the Ninth Seal
RIFT and Continent of the Ninth Seal both land in Action, Massively Multiplayer, 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, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. RIFT (2011) is 1 year older than Continent of the Ninth Seal (2012). RIFT is free; Continent of the Ninth Seal is paid (Price unknown). 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 Continent of the Ninth Seal
Choose Continent of the Ninth Seal if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Continent of the Ninth Seal launched in 2012.
Both RIFT and Continent of the Ninth Seal sit in Action, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP, 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
 RIFT |  Continent of the Ninth Seal | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play | Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 73.6% positive (7,463 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | gamigo US Inc. | VALOFE, Webzen |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam.
- RIFT (2011) is 1 year older than Continent of the Ninth Seal (2012).
- RIFT is free; Continent of the Ninth Seal is paid (Price unknown).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
RIFT vs Continent of the Ninth Seal — FAQ
- Should I play RIFT or Continent of the Ninth Seal first?
- If you want chronology, RIFT (2011) came out before Continent of the Ninth Seal (2012). 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 RIFT and Continent of the Ninth Seal similar?
- They overlap on Action, Massively Multiplayer, 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.
- Do both RIFT and Continent of the Ninth Seal have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: RIFT ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Continent of the Ninth Seal ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is RIFT free?
- Yes — RIFT is a free-to-play Steam title. Continent of the Ninth Seal is paid (Price unknown).