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More about this game →We filtered the 48 games similar to Riven down to the 13 that fit the “Mobile” category. 80 Days, Samorost 3 and Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Riven.
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Within the “Mobile” category, the closest game to Riven is 80 Days — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. Samorost 3 and Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Riven. Each one has been evaluated across 11 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.
✓ Shared with Riven: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus
≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, visual novel storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping visual first person
It predates Riven by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ If you enjoyed Riven, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, setting space and visual 2d, while skipping visual first person
Where it drifts furthest from Riven: visuals.
It predates Riven by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ If you enjoyed Riven, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus
≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping setting scifi
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP is a pixel art point-and-click quest, split into "sessions." During them, you play as a female Scythian warrior who searches for an ancient book and explores the Caucasus. Accidentally she releases the evil and needs to fix the consequences of her actions.
Where it drifts furthest from Riven: visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Riven.
It predates Riven by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Shared with Riven: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus
≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat and visual 2d, while skipping vibe relaxing
Where it drifts furthest from Riven: visuals.
It predates Riven by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Shared with Riven: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus
≠ Where it differs: brings visual 2d, while skipping vibe relaxing
Freddi Fish 1: The Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds Join detective Freddi Fish and her best friend Luther as they take on their latest case: finding Grandma Grouper’s kelp seeds that feed the fish under the sea.
Where it drifts furthest from Riven: visuals.
It predates Riven by 30 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Like Riven, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus
≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping vibe relaxing
Humongous Tees Now Available!Official Humongous Entertainment T-shirts featuring Pajama Sam, Spy Fox, Freddi Fish, and Putt-Putt are now available on Amazon. About the GameWill kids be forced to endure a fate worse than eating dry cereal!?
Where it drifts furthest from Riven: visuals.
It predates Riven by 27 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Like Riven, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping vibe relaxing
Sam is an ordinary kid who, with the help of his red cape, turns into "superhero" Pajama Sam. In No Need to Hide When It’s Dark Outside, Pajama Sam journeys into the land of darkness (his closet) to face his fears.
Where it drifts furthest from Riven: visuals.
It predates Riven by 28 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Shared with Riven: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Riven: visuals.
✓ If you enjoyed Riven, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Riven: visuals.
It predates Riven by 31 years, with what that implies technically.
