Choose Mayhem Brawler
Choose Mayhem Brawler if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Mayhem Brawler launched in 2021.
Mayhem Brawler vs The Phantom
Mayhem Brawler and The Phantom both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Mayhem Brawler (2021) is 4 years older than The Phantom (2025). Mayhem Brawler scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than The Phantom (62.5% 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 The Phantom
Choose The Phantom if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Phantom launched in 2025.
Both Mayhem Brawler and The Phantom sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Mayhem Brawler |  The Phantom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.2% positive (227 reviews) | 62.5% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Hero Concept | Art Of Play Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Mayhem Brawler (2021) is 4 years older than The Phantom (2025).
- Mayhem Brawler scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than The Phantom (62.5% positive).
- The Phantom is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Mayhem Brawler (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Mayhem Brawler is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Phantom has no Deck rating yet.
Mayhem Brawler vs The Phantom — FAQ
- Should I play Mayhem Brawler or The Phantom first?
- If you want chronology, Mayhem Brawler (2021) came out before The Phantom (2025). 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 Mayhem Brawler and The Phantom similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Mayhem Brawler and The Phantom have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Mayhem Brawler ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; The Phantom ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Mayhem Brawler run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mayhem Brawler is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Phantom doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.