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Marble Run 2D vs Reality Rifts

Marble Run 2D and Reality Rifts both land in Indie, Simulation 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. Marble Run 2D (2018) is 6 years older than Reality Rifts (2024). Reality Rifts is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Marble Run 2D (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD). 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 Marble Run 2D

Choose Marble Run 2D if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Marble Run 2D launched in 2018.

Choose Reality Rifts

Choose Reality Rifts if you want an Action, Sports, and Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Reality Rifts launched in 2024.

Both Marble Run 2D and Reality Rifts sit in Indie and Simulation 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

Marble Run 2D vs Reality Rifts — Steam metadata comparison
Marble Run 2D — Steam game coverMarble Run 2DReality Rifts — Steam game coverReality Rifts
Released20182024
GenresIndie, SimulationAction, Sports, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price5.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews9 reviews1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPS GamesInfinity Requiem Studio

Side by side

Marble Run 2D vs Reality Rifts — FAQ

Should I play Marble Run 2D or Reality Rifts first?
If you want chronology, Marble Run 2D (2018) came out before Reality Rifts (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 Marble Run 2D and Reality Rifts similar?
They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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 Marble Run 2D run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Marble Run 2D is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Reality Rifts doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Marble Run 2D vs Reality Rifts — Verdict (2026) · imho.run