Riven (1997) vs Éalú
Riven (1997) and Éalú both land in Adventure, Casual 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. Riven (1997) (2010) is 15 years older than Éalú (2025). Éalú scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% positive) than Riven (1997) (89.8% 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
 Riven (1997) |  Éalú | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.8% positive (1,011 reviews) | 92.6% positive (202 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cyan Worlds, Inc. | Beyond the Bark |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Riven (1997) (2010) is 15 years older than Éalú (2025).
- Éalú scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% positive) than Riven (1997) (89.8% positive).
- Riven (1997) is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Éalú (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Riven (1997) vs Éalú — FAQ
- Which is better, Riven (1997) or Éalú?
- On Steam reviews Éalú scores higher (92.6% positive) than Riven (1997) (89.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Éalú is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Riven (1997) or Éalú first?
- If you want chronology, Riven (1997) (2010) came out before Éalú (2025). 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 Éalú similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Casual 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.
- Do Riven (1997) and Éalú both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.