Choose Riven (1997)
Choose Riven (1997) if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,011 Steam reviews back the pick.
Riven (1997) vs The Labyrinth of Time
Riven (1997) and The Labyrinth of Time 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. Riven (1997) (2010) is 4 years older than The Labyrinth of Time (2014). Riven (1997) scores higher on Steam reviews (89.8% positive) than The Labyrinth of Time (70% 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 The Labyrinth of Time
Choose The Labyrinth of Time if it's the newer release (2014) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Labyrinth of Time launched in 2014.
Both Riven (1997) and The Labyrinth of Time 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
 Riven (1997) |  The Labyrinth of Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2014 |
| Genres | Adventure, Casual | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.8% positive (1,011 reviews) | 70% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cyan Worlds, Inc. | Terra Nova Development |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Riven (1997) (2010) is 4 years older than The Labyrinth of Time (2014).
- Riven (1997) scores higher on Steam reviews (89.8% positive) than The Labyrinth of Time (70% positive).
- The Labyrinth of Time is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Riven (1997) (5.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Riven (1997) is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Labyrinth of Time has no Deck rating yet.
Riven (1997) vs The Labyrinth of Time — FAQ
- Should I play Riven (1997) or The Labyrinth of Time first?
- If you want chronology, Riven (1997) (2010) came out before The Labyrinth of Time (2014). 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 Riven (1997) and The Labyrinth of Time 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.
- Does Riven (1997) run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Riven (1997) is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Labyrinth of Time doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.