Choose The Riftbreaker
Choose The Riftbreaker if you want an Adventure and Simulation game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 9,079 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Riftbreaker vs Myriad Mayhem
The Riftbreaker and Myriad Mayhem 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. The Riftbreaker (2021) is 2 years older than Myriad Mayhem (2023). The Riftbreaker scores higher on Steam reviews (90.8% positive) than Myriad Mayhem (84.6% 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 Myriad Mayhem
Choose Myriad Mayhem if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 42% cheaper on the Steam Store. Myriad Mayhem launched in 2023.
Both The Riftbreaker and Myriad Mayhem sit in Action, Strategy, and 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
 The Riftbreaker |  Myriad Mayhem | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.8% positive (9,079 reviews) | 84.6% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | EXOR Studios | Manavind |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- The Riftbreaker (2021) is 2 years older than Myriad Mayhem (2023).
- The Riftbreaker scores higher on Steam reviews (90.8% positive) than Myriad Mayhem (84.6% positive).
- Myriad Mayhem is currently ~42% cheaper on Steam than The Riftbreaker (6.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- The Riftbreaker has co-op; Myriad Mayhem does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
The Riftbreaker vs Myriad Mayhem — FAQ
- Should I play The Riftbreaker or Myriad Mayhem first?
- If you want chronology, The Riftbreaker (2021) came out before Myriad Mayhem (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 The Riftbreaker and Myriad Mayhem 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 Myriad Mayhem have multiplayer like The Riftbreaker?
- No. The Riftbreaker supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Myriad Mayhem is listed as single-player only.