Choose The Riftbreaker
Choose The Riftbreaker if you want a Strategy and Simulation game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. 9,079 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Riftbreaker vs BattleJuice Alchemist
The Riftbreaker and BattleJuice Alchemist both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Riftbreaker (2021) is 3 years older than BattleJuice Alchemist (2024). BattleJuice Alchemist scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than The Riftbreaker (90.8% 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 BattleJuice Alchemist
Choose BattleJuice Alchemist if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. BattleJuice Alchemist launched in 2024.
Both The Riftbreaker and BattleJuice Alchemist sit in Action, Indie, and 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
 The Riftbreaker |  BattleJuice Alchemist | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.8% positive (9,079 reviews) | 92.9% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | EXOR Studios | Alchemical Works |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Riftbreaker (2021) is 3 years older than BattleJuice Alchemist (2024).
- BattleJuice Alchemist scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than The Riftbreaker (90.8% positive).
- The Riftbreaker is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than BattleJuice Alchemist (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Riftbreaker has co-op; BattleJuice Alchemist does not.
- The Riftbreaker is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; BattleJuice Alchemist has no Deck rating yet.
The Riftbreaker vs BattleJuice Alchemist — FAQ
- Should I play The Riftbreaker or BattleJuice Alchemist first?
- If you want chronology, The Riftbreaker (2021) came out before BattleJuice Alchemist (2024). 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 BattleJuice Alchemist similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 BattleJuice Alchemist have multiplayer like The Riftbreaker?
- No. The Riftbreaker supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while BattleJuice Alchemist is listed as single-player only.
- Does The Riftbreaker run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Riftbreaker is rated Deck Playable by Valve. BattleJuice Alchemist doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.