Choose Hard Reset Redux
Choose Hard Reset Redux if you want an Adventure experience. Hard Reset Redux launched in 2016.
Hard Reset Redux vs RIFTFALL
Hard Reset Redux and RIFTFALL both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Hard Reset Redux (2016) is 10 years older than RIFTFALL (2026). Hard Reset Redux is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; RIFTFALL has no Deck rating yet. 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 RIFTFALL
Choose RIFTFALL if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. RIFTFALL launched in 2026.
Both Hard Reset Redux and RIFTFALL sit in Action 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
 Hard Reset Redux |  RIFTFALL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 81.3% positive (920 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Flying Wild Hog | GameEra Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Hard Reset Redux (2016) is 10 years older than RIFTFALL (2026).
- Hard Reset Redux is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; RIFTFALL has no Deck rating yet.
Hard Reset Redux vs RIFTFALL — FAQ
- Should I play Hard Reset Redux or RIFTFALL first?
- If you want chronology, Hard Reset Redux (2016) came out before RIFTFALL (2026). 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 Hard Reset Redux and RIFTFALL similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Hard Reset Redux run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hard Reset Redux is rated Deck Playable by Valve. RIFTFALL doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.