Choose Risen
Choose Risen if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,271 Steam reviews back the pick.
Risen vs Soulbringer
Risen and Soulbringer 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 5 years older than Soulbringer (2014). Risen scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than Soulbringer (65.7% 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 Soulbringer
Choose Soulbringer if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Soulbringer launched in 2014.
Both Risen and Soulbringer 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 |  Soulbringer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2014 |
| Genres | RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.8% positive (2,271 reviews) | 65.7% positive (70 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Piranha Bytes, THQ Nordic | Infogames Europe SA |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Risen (2009) is 5 years older than Soulbringer (2014).
- Risen scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than Soulbringer (65.7% positive).
- Soulbringer is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Risen (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Risen is Deck Playable, Soulbringer is Deck Unsupported.
Risen vs Soulbringer — FAQ
- Should I play Risen or Soulbringer first?
- If you want chronology, Risen (2009) came out before Soulbringer (2014). 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 Soulbringer 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.