Choose Phantom Rose
Choose Phantom Rose if it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. Phantom Rose launched in 2019.
Phantom Rose vs Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire
Phantom Rose and Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire both land in Strategy, Indie 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Phantom Rose (2019) is 4 years older than Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire (2023). Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than Phantom Rose (86.7% positive). 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 Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire
Choose Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.1% positive across 144 reviews.
Both Phantom Rose and Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 Phantom Rose |  Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.49 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (203 reviews) | 95.1% positive (144 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | makaroll | makaroll |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Phantom Rose (2019) is 4 years older than Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire (2023).
- Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than Phantom Rose (86.7% positive).
- Phantom Rose is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire (4.49 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Phantom Rose vs Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire — FAQ
- Which is better, Phantom Rose or Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire?
- On Steam reviews Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire scores higher (95.1% positive) than Phantom Rose (86.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Phantom Rose or Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire first?
- If you want chronology, Phantom Rose (2019) came out before Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire (2023). 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 Phantom Rose and Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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.