Choose The Riftbreaker
Choose The Riftbreaker if you want an Adventure, Simulation, and RPG 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 Tempest Tower
The Riftbreaker and Tempest Tower 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 4 years older than Tempest Tower (2025). The Riftbreaker scores higher on Steam reviews (90.8% positive) than Tempest Tower (85.7% 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 Tempest Tower
Choose Tempest Tower if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tempest Tower launched in 2025.
Both The Riftbreaker and Tempest Tower 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 |  Tempest Tower | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.8% positive (9,079 reviews) | 85.7% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | EXOR Studios | Half Past Yellow |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- The Riftbreaker (2021) is 4 years older than Tempest Tower (2025).
- The Riftbreaker scores higher on Steam reviews (90.8% positive) than Tempest Tower (85.7% positive).
- Tempest Tower is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Riftbreaker (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- The Riftbreaker has co-op; Tempest Tower does not.
- The Riftbreaker is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Tempest Tower has no Deck rating yet.
The Riftbreaker vs Tempest Tower — FAQ
- Should I play The Riftbreaker or Tempest Tower first?
- If you want chronology, The Riftbreaker (2021) came out before Tempest Tower (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 The Riftbreaker and Tempest Tower 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 Tempest Tower have multiplayer like The Riftbreaker?
- No. The Riftbreaker supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Tempest Tower is listed as single-player only.
- Does The Riftbreaker run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Riftbreaker is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Tempest Tower doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.