Games like Rift Diver
Below are 13 hand-picked alternatives to Rift Diver for fans of action, strategy, indie, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Rift Diver also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Rift Diver: Rift Diver is a punishing 2D hack and slash with souls-like elements. As the "Unforgiven", descend into the chaotic Below to slay the Reaper! Master the dash, upgrade your unique class, and crush relentless swarms across a 4-level campaign or the Endless Dungeon.
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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Beyond dreams
Top pick for Rift Diver fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Rift Diver.
Here is the work of a UE4 individual independent game developer. In this pixel game with simple plot, you will face 21 carefully designed bosses (two of them are plot characters), 16 magical treasures, difficult battles and challenge modes that bring new experience!!!
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Anomaly Agent
Second-strongest match for Rift Diver fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Rift Diver.
ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-adventure featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!
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Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune
Third-strongest match for Rift Diver fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Rift Diver.
This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.
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Salt and Sacrifice
Ranked #4 for Rift Diver fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Rift Diver.
Join your fellow Marked Inquisitors in this online coop successor to award-winning 2016 Soulslike Salt and Sanctuary.
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EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken
Ranked #5 for Rift Diver fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Rift Diver.
"Edge of the abyss Awakening" is an adventure game that combines third-person, action, Roguelite and RPG strategy selection. Players can match different weapons, entries and talents to form various gameplays for adventurous challenges. You can play solo or in teams of up to three people.
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Unsouled
Ranked #6 for Rift Diver fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Rift Diver.
Unsouled is a 2D action RPG game requiring immense elaborate control. Take a break from repetitive attack and dodge action by challenging yourself with the world of Unsouled.
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Worldless
Ranked #7 for Rift Diver fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Rift Diver.
Worldless is a stylised 2D platformer with a unique combat system and a mind-bending interpretative narrative. Players embark on a journey of self-growth and understanding, pushing the limits of their nature in a newly born and abstract universe.
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Death's Door
Ranked #8 for Rift Diver fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Rift Diver.
Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.
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Anomaly Agent
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Rift Diver.
ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-adventure featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!
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Salt and Sacrifice
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with Rift Diver.
Join your fellow Marked Inquisitors in this online coop successor to award-winning 2016 Soulslike Salt and Sanctuary.
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Unsouled
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Rift Diver.
Unsouled is a 2D action RPG game requiring immense elaborate control. Take a break from repetitive attack and dodge action by challenging yourself with the world of Unsouled.
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Worldless
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Strategy with Rift Diver.
Worldless is a stylised 2D platformer with a unique combat system and a mind-bending interpretative narrative. Players embark on a journey of self-growth and understanding, pushing the limits of their nature in a newly born and abstract universe.
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Death's Door
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Rift Diver.
Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.
Frequently asked about Rift Diver
- What games are most similar to Rift Diver?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Rift Diver are Beyond dreams, Anomaly Agent, Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune.
- Who developed Rift Diver?
- Rift Diver was developed by Amar Dizdarević.
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