The Riftbreaker vs Artificial Extinction
The Riftbreaker and Artificial Extinction both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Artificial Extinction (2020) is 1 year older than The Riftbreaker (2021). The Riftbreaker scores higher on Steam reviews (90.8% positive) than Artificial Extinction (74% 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
 The Riftbreaker |  Artificial Extinction | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.8% positive (9,079 reviews) | 74% positive (208 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | EXOR Studios | 100Hr Games Inc |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Artificial Extinction (2020) is 1 year older than The Riftbreaker (2021).
- The Riftbreaker scores higher on Steam reviews (90.8% positive) than Artificial Extinction (74% positive).
- Artificial Extinction is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than The Riftbreaker (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- The Riftbreaker has co-op; Artificial Extinction does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
The Riftbreaker vs Artificial Extinction — FAQ
- Which is better, The Riftbreaker or Artificial Extinction?
- On Steam reviews The Riftbreaker scores higher (90.8% positive) than Artificial Extinction (74% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Riftbreaker is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Riftbreaker or Artificial Extinction first?
- If you want chronology, Artificial Extinction (2020) came out before The Riftbreaker (2021). 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 The Riftbreaker and Artificial Extinction similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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 Artificial Extinction have multiplayer like The Riftbreaker?
- No. The Riftbreaker supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Artificial Extinction is listed as single-player only.