Choose The Killing Cloud
Choose The Killing Cloud if it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Killing Cloud launched in 2021.
The Killing Cloud vs Phantom Fury
The Killing Cloud and Phantom Fury both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. The Killing Cloud (2021) is 3 years older than Phantom Fury (2024). The Killing Cloud is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Phantom Fury (5.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 Phantom Fury
Choose Phantom Fury if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Phantom Fury launched in 2024.
Both The Killing Cloud and Phantom Fury sit in Action 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
 The Killing Cloud |  Phantom Fury | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 61.8% positive (498 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Image Works, Vektor Grafix Ltd | Slipgate Ironworks™ |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- The Killing Cloud (2021) is 3 years older than Phantom Fury (2024).
- The Killing Cloud is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Phantom Fury (5.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Phantom Fury is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Killing Cloud has no Deck rating yet.
The Killing Cloud vs Phantom Fury — FAQ
- Should I play The Killing Cloud or Phantom Fury first?
- If you want chronology, The Killing Cloud (2021) came out before Phantom Fury (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 The Killing Cloud and Phantom Fury similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.