Choose Myst
Choose Myst if you want an Indie and Casual game with Tracked Controller Support, VR Supported, and HDR available. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,490 Steam reviews back the pick.
Myst vs Phrixothrix
Myst and Phrixothrix both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Myst (2021) is 2 years older than Phrixothrix (2023). Phrixothrix is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Myst (3.99 USD vs. 34.99 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 Phrixothrix
Choose Phrixothrix if it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. Phrixothrix launched in 2023.
Both Myst and Phrixothrix sit in 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
 Myst |  Phrixothrix | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.7% positive (1,490 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cyan Worlds, Inc. | hirogame |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Myst (2021) is 2 years older than Phrixothrix (2023).
- Phrixothrix is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Myst (3.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Myst is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Phrixothrix has no Deck rating yet.
Myst vs Phrixothrix — FAQ
- Should I play Myst or Phrixothrix first?
- If you want chronology, Myst (2021) came out before Phrixothrix (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 Myst and Phrixothrix similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Myst run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Myst is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Phrixothrix doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.