Choose Silverfall
Choose Silverfall if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Silverfall launched in 2007.
Silverfall vs Torchlight
Silverfall and Torchlight 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. Silverfall (2007) is 2 years older than Torchlight (2009). Torchlight scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Silverfall (49.4% 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 Torchlight
Choose Torchlight if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. 3,418 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Silverfall and Torchlight 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
 Silverfall |  Torchlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Genres | RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 49.4% positive (81 reviews) | 91.5% positive (3,418 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Monte Cristo | Runic Games |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Silverfall (2007) is 2 years older than Torchlight (2009).
- Torchlight scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Silverfall (49.4% positive).
- Torchlight is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Silverfall (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Torchlight is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Silverfall has no Deck rating yet.
Silverfall vs Torchlight — FAQ
- Should I play Silverfall or Torchlight first?
- If you want chronology, Silverfall (2007) came out before Torchlight (2009). 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 Silverfall and Torchlight 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.