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Risen vs Enclave

Risen and Enclave both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Risen (2009) is 4 years older than Enclave (2013). Risen scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than Enclave (70% positive). 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 Risen

Choose Risen if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 83.8% positive across 2,271 reviews.

Choose Enclave

Choose Enclave if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Enclave launched in 2013.

Both Risen and Enclave sit in 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

Risen vs Enclave — Steam metadata comparison
Risen — Steam game coverRisenEnclave — Steam game coverEnclave
Released20092013
GenresRPGAction, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price14.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews83.8% positive (2,271 reviews)70% positive (847 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPiranha Bytes, THQ NordicStarbreeze

Side by side

Risen vs Enclave — FAQ

Which is better, Risen or Enclave?
On Steam reviews Risen scores higher (83.8% positive) than Enclave (70% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Risen is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Risen or Enclave first?
If you want chronology, Risen (2009) came out before Enclave (2013). 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 Risen and Enclave similar?
They overlap on 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 Risen run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Risen is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Enclave doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Risen vs Enclave — Verdict (2026) · imho.run