Ocean Rift vs Arden's Wake
Ocean Rift and Arden's Wake 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. Ocean Rift (2017) is 4 years older than Arden's Wake (2021). Arden's Wake scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than Ocean Rift (74.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Ocean Rift |  Arden's Wake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.7% positive (87 reviews) | 85.7% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Llyr ap Cenydd | Penrose |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Ocean Rift (2017) is 4 years older than Arden's Wake (2021).
- Arden's Wake scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than Ocean Rift (74.7% positive).
- Arden's Wake is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Ocean Rift (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Ocean Rift vs Arden's Wake — FAQ
- Should I play Ocean Rift or Arden's Wake first?
- If you want chronology, Ocean Rift (2017) came out before Arden's Wake (2021). 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 Ocean Rift and Arden's Wake 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.