Choose The Riftbreaker
Choose The Riftbreaker if you want a Simulation and RPG game with LAN Co-op, Camera Comfort, and Save Anytime. 9,079 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Riftbreaker vs GEODE
The Riftbreaker and GEODE 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 5 years older than GEODE (2026). GEODE scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 GEODE
Choose GEODE if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. GEODE launched in 2026.
Both The Riftbreaker and GEODE sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls, 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 |  GEODE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 90.8% positive (9,079 reviews) | 100% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | EXOR Studios | PhD |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- The Riftbreaker (2021) is 5 years older than GEODE (2026).
- GEODE scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Riftbreaker (90.8% positive).
- GEODE is free; The Riftbreaker is paid (11.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- The Riftbreaker is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; GEODE has no Deck rating yet.
The Riftbreaker vs GEODE — FAQ
- Should I play The Riftbreaker or GEODE first?
- If you want chronology, The Riftbreaker (2021) came out before GEODE (2026). 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 GEODE 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.
- Do both The Riftbreaker and GEODE have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Riftbreaker ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; GEODE ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is GEODE free?
- Yes — GEODE is a free-to-play Steam title. The Riftbreaker is paid (11.99 USD).
- Does The Riftbreaker run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Riftbreaker is rated Deck Playable by Valve. GEODE doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.