Choose Rift Keeper
Choose Rift Keeper if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. Rift Keeper launched in 2019.
Rift Keeper vs The End Grows
Rift Keeper and The End Grows both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Rift Keeper (2019) is 6 years older than The End Grows (2025). The End Grows is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Rift Keeper (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 The End Grows
Choose The End Grows if you want a Strategy and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. The End Grows launched in 2025.
Both Rift Keeper and The End Grows sit in Action and RPG 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
 Rift Keeper |  The End Grows | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Strategy, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 36.4% positive (11 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frymore | Atopia.studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Rift Keeper (2019) is 6 years older than The End Grows (2025).
- The End Grows is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Rift Keeper (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Rift Keeper vs The End Grows — FAQ
- Should I play Rift Keeper or The End Grows first?
- If you want chronology, Rift Keeper (2019) came out before The End Grows (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 Rift Keeper and The End Grows similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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.