Choose Cloudrift
Choose Cloudrift if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Cloudrift launched in 2015.
Cloudrift vs Climbtime
Cloudrift and Climbtime both land in Indie, Casual 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Cloudrift (2015) is 2 years older than Climbtime (2017). Cloudrift scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Climbtime (56.3% 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 Climbtime
Choose Climbtime if you want a Free To Play game with Tracked Controller Support. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Climbtime launched in 2017.
Both Cloudrift and Climbtime sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards and VR Supported, 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
 Cloudrift |  Climbtime | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Indie, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.28 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (17 reviews) | 56.3% positive (32 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | friendlyOctopus | Saluda Systems |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Cloudrift (2015) is 2 years older than Climbtime (2017).
- Cloudrift scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Climbtime (56.3% positive).
- Climbtime is free; Cloudrift is paid (1.28 USD).
- Cloudrift has co-op; Climbtime does not.
- Climbtime is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cloudrift has no Deck rating yet.
Cloudrift vs Climbtime — FAQ
- Should I play Cloudrift or Climbtime first?
- If you want chronology, Cloudrift (2015) came out before Climbtime (2017). 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 Cloudrift and Climbtime similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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 Climbtime have multiplayer like Cloudrift?
- No. Cloudrift supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Climbtime is listed as single-player only.
- Is Climbtime free?
- Yes — Climbtime is a free-to-play Steam title. Cloudrift is paid (1.28 USD).