Islands of Insight vs Riven
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Riven wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Islands of Insight is $13.46 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Islands of Insight | Riven |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 57 |
| Quality | 62 | 90 |
| Value | 77 | 46 |
| Popularity | 26 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.49 | $20.95 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.4% positive | 92.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 32 | 26 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Islands of Insight | Riven |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 13, 2024 | June 25, 2024 |
| Developers | Lunarch Studios | Cyan Worlds, Inc. |
| Publishers | Behaviour Interactive Inc. | Cyan Worlds, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10, Direct X 11 or later | Windows 10 or 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-11600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | AMD Ryzen 7 3800X 8-Core Processor (16 CPUs), ~3.9GHz; Intel i5 11000 series |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVidia GeForce GTX 1070 or Radeon RX Vega 56. 8GB VRAM | AMD Radeon RX 6800XT; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB; at least 8GB VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Islands of Insight or Riven?
Riven won the comparison against Islands of Insight based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Islands of Insight worth buying over Riven?
Based on the metrics, Riven won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Islands of Insight currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:53 PM UTC