Rifter vs Skybolt Zack
Rifter and Skybolt Zack 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 1 year older than Skybolt Zack (2019). Rifter scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% positive) than Skybolt Zack (83.3% 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 |  Skybolt Zack | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.6% positive (81 reviews) | 83.3% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MaxBytes | ISART, DEVS MUST DIE |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Rifter (2018) is 1 year older than Skybolt Zack (2019).
- Rifter scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% positive) than Skybolt Zack (83.3% positive).
- Rifter is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than Skybolt Zack (11.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
Rifter vs Skybolt Zack — FAQ
- Should I play Rifter or Skybolt Zack first?
- If you want chronology, Rifter (2018) came out before Skybolt Zack (2019). 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 Skybolt Zack 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.