Choose RiME
Choose RiME if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,451 Steam reviews back the pick.
RiME vs SCARF
RiME and SCARF both land in Adventure 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 Adventure games on Steam. RiME (2017) is 4 years older than SCARF (2021). RiME scores higher on Steam reviews (88.6% positive) than SCARF (69.2% 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 SCARF
Choose SCARF if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. SCARF launched in 2021.
Both RiME and SCARF sit in Adventure 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
 RiME |  SCARF | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 3.89 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.6% positive (1,451 reviews) | 69.2% positive (78 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tequila Works, QLOC | Uprising Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- RiME (2017) is 4 years older than SCARF (2021).
- RiME scores higher on Steam reviews (88.6% positive) than SCARF (69.2% positive).
- SCARF is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than RiME (3.89 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: RiME is Deck Verified, SCARF is Deck Unsupported.
RiME vs SCARF — FAQ
- Should I play RiME or SCARF first?
- If you want chronology, RiME (2017) came out before SCARF (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 RiME and SCARF similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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.