Choose Samurai Vandalism
Choose Samurai Vandalism if you want an Indie experience. Samurai Vandalism launched in 2023.
Samurai Vandalism vs Phantom Thief Sylphy
Samurai Vandalism and Phantom Thief Sylphy both land in Action, Adventure, RPG 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Phantom Thief Sylphy (2021) is 2 years older than Samurai Vandalism (2023). Samurai Vandalism scores higher on Steam reviews (80.9% positive) than Phantom Thief Sylphy (63.6% 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 Phantom Thief Sylphy
Choose Phantom Thief Sylphy if you want a Sports and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Phantom Thief Sylphy launched in 2021.
Both Samurai Vandalism and Phantom Thief Sylphy sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Samurai Vandalism |  Phantom Thief Sylphy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Sports, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.9% positive (47 reviews) | 63.6% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ONEONE1 | Azurezero |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Phantom Thief Sylphy (2021) is 2 years older than Samurai Vandalism (2023).
- Samurai Vandalism scores higher on Steam reviews (80.9% positive) than Phantom Thief Sylphy (63.6% positive).
- Phantom Thief Sylphy is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Samurai Vandalism (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Samurai Vandalism is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Phantom Thief Sylphy has no Deck rating yet.
Samurai Vandalism vs Phantom Thief Sylphy — FAQ
- Should I play Samurai Vandalism or Phantom Thief Sylphy first?
- If you want chronology, Phantom Thief Sylphy (2021) came out before Samurai Vandalism (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 Samurai Vandalism and Phantom Thief Sylphy similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG 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 Samurai Vandalism run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Samurai Vandalism is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Phantom Thief Sylphy doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.