Rifter vs Cyber Hook
Rifter and Cyber Hook both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Rifter (2018) is 2 years older than Cyber Hook (2020). Cyber Hook scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Rifter (92.6% 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
 Rifter |  Cyber Hook | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.6% positive (81 reviews) | 96.1% positive (1,895 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MaxBytes | Blazing Stick |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Rifter (2018) is 2 years older than Cyber Hook (2020).
- Cyber Hook scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Rifter (92.6% positive).
- Rifter is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Cyber Hook (11.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Cyber Hook is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Rifter has no Deck rating yet.
Rifter vs Cyber Hook — FAQ
- Should I play Rifter or Cyber Hook first?
- If you want chronology, Rifter (2018) came out before Cyber Hook (2020). 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 Rifter and Cyber Hook similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.