Choose Phantom 3D
Choose Phantom 3D if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Phantom 3D launched in 2019.
Phantom 3D vs Cursed Gem
Phantom 3D and Cursed Gem both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Phantom 3D (2019) is 1 year older than Cursed Gem (2020). Cursed Gem is free; Phantom 3D is paid (4.99 USD). 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 Cursed Gem
Choose Cursed Gem if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Cursed Gem launched in 2020.
Both Phantom 3D and Cursed Gem sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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 3D |  Cursed Gem | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 90% positive (40 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Graverobber Foundation | AikonCWD |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Phantom 3D (2019) is 1 year older than Cursed Gem (2020).
- Cursed Gem is free; Phantom 3D is paid (4.99 USD).
Phantom 3D vs Cursed Gem — FAQ
- Should I play Phantom 3D or Cursed Gem first?
- If you want chronology, Phantom 3D (2019) came out before Cursed Gem (2020). 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 3D and Cursed Gem similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Is Cursed Gem free?
- Yes — Cursed Gem is a free-to-play Steam title. Phantom 3D is paid (4.99 USD).