Choose Phaser
Choose Phaser if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Phaser launched in 2020.
Phaser vs Grocket
Phaser and Grocket both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Phaser (2020) is 2 years older than Grocket (2022). Phaser is free; Grocket is paid (2.99 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 Grocket
Choose Grocket if you want a Casual and Racing game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Grocket launched in 2022.
Both Phaser and Grocket sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Phaser |  Grocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Refraction Games | Noobedidoob, Elite90er |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Phaser (2020) is 2 years older than Grocket (2022).
- Phaser is free; Grocket is paid (2.99 USD).
- Grocket has co-op; Phaser does not.
Phaser vs Grocket — FAQ
- Should I play Phaser or Grocket first?
- If you want chronology, Phaser (2020) came out before Grocket (2022). 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 Phaser and Grocket similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Phaser have multiplayer like Grocket?
- No. Grocket supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Phaser is listed as single-player only.
- Is Phaser free?
- Yes — Phaser is a free-to-play Steam title. Grocket is paid (2.99 USD).