Choose Runic Dungeon
Choose Runic Dungeon if you want an Adventure game with Gamepad Recommended. Runic Dungeon launched in 2027.
Runic Dungeon vs Rift Horizon
Runic Dungeon and Rift Horizon 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. Rift Horizon (2026) is 1 year older than Runic Dungeon (2027). 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 Rift Horizon
Choose Rift Horizon if you want an Indie game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. Rift Horizon launched in 2026.
Both Runic Dungeon and Rift Horizon 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
 Runic Dungeon |  Rift Horizon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 2.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Alexis & Friends | Rift Horizon Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Rift Horizon (2026) is 1 year older than Runic Dungeon (2027).
Runic Dungeon vs Rift Horizon — FAQ
- Should I play Runic Dungeon or Rift Horizon first?
- If you want chronology, Rift Horizon (2026) came out before Runic Dungeon (2027). 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 Runic Dungeon and Rift Horizon 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.