Obduction vs Riven (1997)
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
Riven (1997)
+11
rating points
More player ratings
Riven (1997)
89 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Similar
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Genres
AdventurePoint-and-clickPuzzle
Themes
FantasyMysteryScience fiction
Features
full motion videoexploration
Key Differences
Perspective
Obduction
Virtual Reality
Riven (1997)
-Genres
Obduction
Indie
Riven (1997)
-Themes
Obduction
-Riven (1997)
Drama
Features
Obduction
puzzle games with storiesabductionanother worldfaceless protagonistpax east 2017
Riven (1997)
gog preservation programscummvm compatiblesurrealatmospheric
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Obduction | Riven (1997) |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Aug 24, 2016 | Oct 31, 1997 |
| Rating | 72/100 (70 ratings) | 83/100 (89 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePoint-and-clickPuzzle | AdventurePoint-and-clickPuzzle |
| Themes | FantasyMysteryScience fiction | DramaFantasyMysteryScience fiction |
| Features | puzzle games with storiesabductionanother worldfaceless protagonistpax east 2017alternate realitycrowd fundedfull motion videopax west 2016pax west 2017silent protagonistsingle-player onlyexplorationcasual | gog preservation programscummvm compatiblefull motion videosurrealatmosphericexploration |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | First personVirtual Reality | First person |
| Platforms | Mac, Oculus Rift, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, SteamVR, Windows Mixed Reality, Xbox One, iOS | Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Windows Mobile |
Comparison Summary
Obduction and Riven (1997) have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, First person, Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle, Fantasy.
Obduction stands out for Virtual Reality, Indie, puzzle games with stories, abduction, while Riven (1997) stands out for Drama, gog preservation program, scummvm compatible, surreal.
Riven (1997) has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, First person, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.