Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like The Riftbreaker (2026)
Every game below overlaps with The Riftbreaker on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like The Riftbreaker on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
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The short version
- Closest match: Satisfactory, which both open world, survival, science fiction and strategy.
- The Riftbreaker is tagged Base-Building, Tower Defense, Survival, Strategy, Hack and Slash, Crafting, Resource Management, Sci-fi by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value The Riftbreaker
The five things Steam players tag The Riftbreaker with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Base-Building
- Tower Defense
- Survival
- Strategy
- Hack and Slash
| Reception | on Steam (90% of 24,729) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $8.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Satisfactory
Why it matched: both open world, survival, science fiction and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Base-Building, Crafting and Building; released around the same time (2024).
Satisfactory is a first-person open-world factory building game with a dash of exploration and combat. Play alone or with friends, explore an alien planet, create multi-story factories, and enter conveyor belt heaven!
Satisfactory at a glance Released 2024 Studio Coffee Stain Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 278,668 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (97% of 278,668)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Survival, Strategy
Why players like it: Base-Building, Automation, Open World, Multiplayer, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: $39.99 — $31.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Riftbreaker:Base-BuildingCraftingBuildingResource ManagementSandboxExplorationSurvivalSimulation
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Planetbase
Why it matched: both open world, survival, science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Base-Building, Strategy and Survival.
Guide a group of space settlers trying to establish a base on a remote planet. Grow food, collect energy, mine resources, survive disasters and build a self-sufficient colony in a harsh and unforgiving environment.
Planetbase at a glance Released 2015 Studio Madruga Works Player sentiment 80% positive of 10,438 Price $7.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (80% of 10,438)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Survival, Strategy
Why players like it: Colony Sim, City Builder, Base-Building, Space, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: $7.49 — $1.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Riftbreaker:Base-BuildingStrategySurvivalSimulationSci-fiResource ManagementBuildingSandbox
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Jurassic World Evolution 2
Why it matched: both open world, survival, science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Building, Simulation and Sandbox; released around the same time (2021).
Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to Frontier’s highly successful Jurassic World Evolution. This bold new era in the Jurassic World Evolution game franchise builds upon the ground-breaking and immersive 2018 management simulation.
Jurassic World Evolution 2 at a glance Released 2021 Studio Frontier Developments Player sentiment 90% positive of 47,023 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 47,023)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Survival, Strategy
Why players like it: Dinosaurs, Building, Simulation, Management, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: $59.99 — $51.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Riftbreaker:BuildingSimulationSandboxStrategyResource ManagementSci-fiBase-BuildingSurvival
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Oxygen Not Included
Why it matched: both open world, survival, science fiction and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Base-Building, Survival and Resource Management; released around the same time (2019).
Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game. Deep inside an alien space rock your industrious crew will need to master science, overcome strange new lifeforms, and harness incredible space tech to survive, and possibly, thrive.
Oxygen Not Included at a glance Released 2019 Studio Klei Entertainment Player sentiment 97% positive of 143,589 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (97% of 143,589)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Survival, Strategy
Why players like it: Colony Sim, Base-Building, Survival, Resource Management, Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: $24.99 — $16.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Riftbreaker:Base-BuildingSurvivalResource ManagementBuildingSimulationSandboxStrategySci-fi
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Jurassic World Evolution
Why it matched: both open world, survival, science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Building, Simulation and Strategy; released around the same time (2018).
Place yourself at the heart of the Jurassic franchise and build your own Jurassic World. Bioengineer dinosaurs that think, feel and react intelligently to the world around them and face threats posed by espionage, breakouts and devastating tropical storms in an uncertain world where life always finds a way.
Jurassic World Evolution at a glance Released 2018 Studio Frontier Developments Player sentiment 87% positive of 55,272 Price $44.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (87% of 55,272)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 2 of 5 — Survival, Strategy
Why players like it: Building, Dinosaurs, Simulation, Management, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: $44.99 — $36.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Riftbreaker:BuildingSimulationStrategySandboxSci-fiResource ManagementSurvival
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Surviving Mars
Why it matched: both open world, survival, science fiction and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Survival and Base-Building; released around the same time (2018).
There will be challenges to overcome. Execute your strategy and improve your colony’s chances of survival while unlocking the mysteries of this alien world. Are you ready? Mars is waiting for you.
Surviving Mars at a glance Released 2018 Studio Haemimont Games Player sentiment 80% positive of 28,730 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (80% of 28,730)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Survival, Strategy
Why players like it: Colony Sim, City Builder, Strategy, Survival, Space — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Riftbreaker:StrategySurvivalBase-BuildingSimulationSci-fiResource ManagementBuildingSandbox
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ASKA
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Crafting, Simulation and Building; released around the same time (2024).
A new Viking age dawns with you at its helm. Forge a thriving colony from nothing in this mythic open-world survival sim. Earn the gods' favor and survive in a land ruled by ancient terrors and unforgiving seasons. Rally unique villagers, expand your settlement and defend your tribe - solo or co-op!
ASKA at a glance Released 2024 Studio Sand Sailor Studio Player sentiment 80% positive of 12,111 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (80% of 12,111)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 2 of 5 — Base-Building, Survival
Why players like it: Early Access, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Crafting, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: $24.99 — $16.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Riftbreaker:CraftingSimulationBuildingSurvivalBase-BuildingSandboxExplorationAction RPG
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Empyrion - Galactic Survival
Why it matched: both open world, survival, science fiction and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Survival and Building; released around the same time (2020).
Build and explore in a true space sandbox survival adventure. Construct mighty capital vessels, sprawling planetary settlements, and vast space stations in your galactic journey to discover the mysteries of Empyrion!
Empyrion - Galactic Survival at a glance Released 2020 Studio Eleon Game Studios Player sentiment 78% positive of 34,399 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (78% of 34,399)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 2 of 5 — Survival, Strategy
Why players like it: Simulation, Co-op, Open World Survival Craft, Space, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: $19.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Riftbreaker:SimulationSurvivalBuildingExplorationSandboxSci-fiCraftingStrategy
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Fallout Shelter
Why it matched: both open world, survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Base-Building, Survival and Simulation.
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.
Fallout Shelter at a glance Released 2015 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 82,585 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (88% of 82,585)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Survival, Strategy
Why players like it: Free to Play, Base-Building, Survival, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: Free — free
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, monetisation inside the game, lost progress or broken saves (details)
Shared with The Riftbreaker:Base-BuildingSurvivalSimulationStrategyBuildingCraftingSandboxRPG
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Wasteland 2: Director's Cut
Why it matched: both open world, survival, science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Isometric.
From the producer of the original Fallout comes Wasteland 2. With over 80 hours of gameplay, deck out your Ranger squad with devastating weaponry, test the limits of your strategy skills, and bring justice to the Wasteland! The choices are yours…but so are the consequences.
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut at a glance Released 2014 Studio inXile Entertainment Player sentiment 83% positive of 8,104 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (83% of 8,104)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 2 of 5 — Survival, Strategy
Why players like it: RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Turn-Based, Strategy, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: $29.99 — $21.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Riftbreaker:RPGStrategyIsometricSci-fiSurvivalExplorationAction RPG
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Dwarf Fortress
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Base-Building; released around the same time (2022).
Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.
Dwarf Fortress at a glance Released 2022 Studio Bay 12 Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 31,446 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 31,446)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Survival, Strategy
Why players like it: Dwarf, Colony Sim, Strategy, Simulation, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: $29.99 — $21.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Riftbreaker:StrategySimulationBase-BuildingSandboxBuildingSurvivalResource ManagementCrafting
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Craft The World
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Crafting, Building and Sandbox.
Craft The World is a unique sandbox strategy game, the mix of Dungeon Keeper, Terraria and Dwarf Fortress. Explore a random generated world populated by dangerous creatures, build a dwarf fortress, gather resources, and craft all the items, weapons, and armor you need.
Craft The World at a glance Released 2014 Studio Dekovir Entertainment Player sentiment 88% positive of 17,058 Price $18.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (88% of 17,058)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Tower Defense, Survival, Strategy
Why players like it: Dwarf, Colony Sim, Crafting, Building, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: $18.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Riftbreaker:CraftingBuildingSandboxSurvivalStrategySimulationRPGResource Management
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Foundation
Why it matched: both open world, survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Sandbox; released around the same time (2025).
Foundation is a grid-less, laidback medieval city-building game with a focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.
Foundation at a glance Released 2025 Studio Polymorph Games Player sentiment 87% positive of 24,163 Price $23.44 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (87% of 24,163)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Survival, Strategy
Why players like it: City Builder, Simulation, Medieval, Strategy, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: $23.44 — $14.45 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Riftbreaker:SimulationStrategySandboxResource ManagementBuildingBase-BuildingSurvival
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Astroneer
Why it matched: both open world, survival, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Exploration and Base-Building.
Interact with strange new worlds in a unique and tactile way, molding the environment itself as if it were clay in your hands. Build your base, master resource management, automate your production lines, and more as you unravel the mysteries of the universe, alone or with friends.
Astroneer at a glance Released 2016 Studio System Era Softworks Player sentiment 92% positive of 139,052 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (92% of 139,052)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 2 of 5 — Base-Building, Survival
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Open World, Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Space — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: $29.99 — $21.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with The Riftbreaker:SurvivalExplorationBase-BuildingSandboxBuildingCraftingSci-fiSimulation
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Stranded Deep
Why it matched: both open world, survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Crafting and Exploration; released around the same time (2022).
Take the role of a plane crash survivor stranded somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. Come face to face with some of the most life threatening scenarios that will result in a different experience each time you play. Scavenge. Discover. Survive.
Stranded Deep at a glance Released 2022 Studio Beam Team Games Player sentiment 74% positive of 47,793 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (74% of 47,793)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 2 of 5 — Survival, Strategy
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: $19.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Riftbreaker:SurvivalCraftingExplorationBuildingSandboxSimulationStrategy
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Abiotic Factor
Why it matched: both open world, survival and science fiction; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Crafting and Base-Building; released around the same time (2025).
Abiotic Factor is a survival crafting experience for 1-6 players set in the depths of an underground research facility. Caught between paranormal containment failure, a military crusade, and chaos from a dozen realms, the world’s greatest minds must survive against the universe’s biggest threats.
Abiotic Factor at a glance Released 2025 Studio Deep Field Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 58,569 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (96% of 58,569)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 2 of 5 — Base-Building, Survival
Why players like it: Survival, Online Co-Op, Open World Survival Craft, Crafting, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: $34.99 — $26.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Riftbreaker:SurvivalCraftingBase-BuildingSci-fiExplorationSandboxBuildingSimulation
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Kingdoms and Castles
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Building and Simulation; released around the same time (2017).
Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.
Kingdoms and Castles at a glance Released 2017 Studio Lion Shield, LLC Player sentiment 94% positive of 31,404 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 31,404)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Survival, Strategy
Why players like it: City Builder, Colony Sim, Strategy, Medieval, Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: $19.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Riftbreaker:StrategyBuildingSimulationSandboxResource ManagementBase-BuildingSurvivalCrafting
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Breathedge
Why it matched: both open world, survival, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Sandbox and Base-Building; released around the same time (2021).
Survive in outer space! Together with your immortal chicken, discover the truth behind your sudden spaceship crash. Craft tools, pilot vehicles, and even control space stations to survive and explore the wreckage.
Breathedge at a glance Released 2021 Studio RedRuins Softworks Player sentiment 81% positive of 17,816 Price $2.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (81% of 17,816)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 2 of 5 — Base-Building, Survival
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Space, Singleplayer, Survival, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: $2.49 — $6.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Riftbreaker:SurvivalSandboxBase-BuildingSci-fiCraftingExplorationSimulation
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SPORE Galactic Adventures
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Exploration and Sandbox.
Take Your Creature From Zero To Galactic HeroGet out of your starship and turn your Spore creatures into legendary Space Captains. For the first time, beam down with your allies to take on action-packed, planetside adventures. Complete quests, collect rewards, and even create your own missions.
SPORE Galactic Adventures at a glance Released 2009 Studio EA - Maxis Player sentiment 89% positive of 7,761 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (89% of 7,761)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 1 of 5 — Strategy
Why players like it: Simulation, Action, Space, Adventure, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: $19.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Riftbreaker:SimulationExplorationSandboxStrategySci-fiRPGCrafting
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Going Medieval
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Sandbox.
Build and manage your own castle settlement in a land reclaimed by wilderness. With detailed management, survival strategy, and a moddable sandbox world, Going Medieval challenges you to build the mightiest colony this side of the apocalypse.
Going Medieval at a glance Released 2026 Studio Foxy Voxel Player sentiment 89% positive of 21,362 Price $22.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (89% of 21,362)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Survival, Strategy
Why players like it: RPG, Early Access, City Builder, Colony Sim, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: $22.49 — $13.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Riftbreaker:RPGStrategySandboxSimulationSurvivalCraftingBase-BuildingBuilding
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IXION
Why it matched: both survival, science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Survival and Resource Management; released around the same time (2022).
IXION is an unrelenting, city-building odyssey across the stars. As Administrator of the Tiqqun, DOLOS’ prototype space station, you are tasked with balancing preservation and exploration as you manage infrastructure, resources and crew. Can you keep the flame of humanity alight in the cold dark?
IXION at a glance Released 2022 Studio Bulwark Studios Player sentiment 79% positive of 17,614 Price $10.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (79% of 17,614)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Survival, Strategy
Why players like it: Space, City Builder, Strategy, Survival, Resource Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: $10.49 — $1.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Riftbreaker:StrategySurvivalResource ManagementBase-BuildingBuildingSimulationExploration
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Stronghold Crusader 2
Why it matched: both open world, survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Building.
Stronghold Crusader 2 is the long awaited sequel to the original castle sim. After 12 years Stronghold returns to the desert with a new 3D engine and powerful Havok Physics. Crusader 2 recaptures the original game’s addictive, fast-paced gameplay and authentic castle simulation.
Stronghold Crusader 2 at a glance Released 2014 Studio Firefly Studios Player sentiment 72% positive of 18,080 Price $3.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (72% of 18,080)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Survival, Strategy
Why players like it: Strategy, Medieval, City Builder, RTS, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: $3.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Riftbreaker:StrategySimulationBuildingResource ManagementSandboxSurvivalBase-Building
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Forager
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Crafting and Sandbox; released around the same time (2019).
The highly popular and quirky "idle game that you want to actively keep playing". Explore, craft, gather & manage resources, find secrets and build your base out of nothing! Buy land to explore and expand!
Forager at a glance Released 2019 Studio HopFrog Player sentiment 89% positive of 43,976 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (89% of 43,976)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 2 of 5 — Base-Building, Survival
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Pixel Graphics, Crafting, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: $19.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Riftbreaker:SurvivalCraftingSandboxBase-BuildingResource ManagementBuildingExplorationRPG
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Factorio
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Base-Building, Resource Management and Sandbox.
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
Factorio at a glance Released 2016 Studio Wube software Player sentiment 98% positive of 233,978 Price $35.00 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (98% of 233,978)
Matches The Riftbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Survival, Strategy
Why players like it: Automation, Base-Building, Resource Management, Sandbox, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Riftbreaker: $35.00 — $26.01 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Riftbreaker:Base-BuildingResource ManagementSandboxCraftingStrategySurvivalBuildingSimulation
Common questions
What game is most like The Riftbreaker?
Satisfactory, on the evidence we have. It both open world, survival, science fiction and strategy. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to The Riftbreaker" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with The Riftbreaker. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.