Choose Phantast
Choose Phantast if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Phantast launched in 2020.
Phantast vs Insectoid Descent
Phantast and Insectoid Descent 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. Phantast (2020) is 4 years older than Insectoid Descent (2024). Phantast is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Insectoid Descent (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Insectoid Descent
Choose Insectoid Descent if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Insectoid Descent launched in 2024.
Both Phantast and Insectoid Descent sit in Action 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
 Phantast |  Insectoid Descent | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shoho Games | IntraMentalDev |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Phantast (2020) is 4 years older than Insectoid Descent (2024).
- Phantast is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Insectoid Descent (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Phantast vs Insectoid Descent — FAQ
- Should I play Phantast or Insectoid Descent first?
- If you want chronology, Phantast (2020) came out before Insectoid Descent (2024). 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 Phantast and Insectoid Descent 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.