Choose Rainswept
Choose Rainswept if you want an Adventure experience. Rainswept launched in 2019.
Rainswept vs Cold Verdict 2
Rainswept and Cold Verdict 2 both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Rainswept (2019) is 4 years older than Cold Verdict 2 (2023). Cold Verdict 2 is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Rainswept (2.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD). 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 Cold Verdict 2
Choose Cold Verdict 2 if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cold Verdict 2 launched in 2023.
Both Rainswept and Cold Verdict 2 sit in Indie 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
 Rainswept |  Cold Verdict 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.4% positive (185 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frostwood Interactive | Astronomic Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Rainswept (2019) is 4 years older than Cold Verdict 2 (2023).
- Cold Verdict 2 is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Rainswept (2.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Rainswept is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cold Verdict 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Rainswept vs Cold Verdict 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Rainswept or Cold Verdict 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Rainswept (2019) came out before Cold Verdict 2 (2023). 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 Rainswept and Cold Verdict 2 similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Rainswept run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Rainswept is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Cold Verdict 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.