Rank 01Why this
Also Dark Comedy and Detective, like The Phantom Fellows.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
Games like The Phantom Fellows
- 23 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked The Phantom Fellows also play
The closest matches to The Phantom Fellows: The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark, The Roottrees are Dead, Lucy Dreaming, Not Another Weekend, and Strange Antiquities. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Detective and Investigation, like The Phantom Fellows.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Also 1980s and 1990's, like The Phantom Fellows.
- $10.44 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2022
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Not Another Weekend
Why this: Also Detective and Dark Humor, like The Phantom Fellows.
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Kathy Rain
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Phantom Fellows.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like The Phantom Fellows
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
Also Dark Comedy and Detective, like The Phantom Fellows.
- 95% of 877 reviews
- 2The Roottrees are Dead
Also Detective and Investigation, like The Phantom Fellows.
- 97% of 4,456 reviews
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- 17Journey To The Savage Planet
Also Dark Comedy and Dark Humor, like The Phantom Fellows.
- 89% of 2,789 reviews
- 18Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes
Also Dark Humor and 1990's, like The Phantom Fellows.
- 84% of 927 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: The Phantom Fellows
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 86% of 50 reviews
- Genres: Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Cozy pixel art aesthetic
- Every object is clickable
- Replayability from hidden content
- Atmospheric
- Cozy
- Funny
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Phantom Fellows at current Steam store prices.
Servant of the Lake
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Phantom Fellows.
The Will of Arthur Flabbington
Why this: Shares easter egg hunting with The Phantom Fellows.
Beat Cop
Why this: Also 1980s and Detective, like The Phantom Fellows.
Super Chillers: The Chat Room
Why this: Also Dark Comedy and 1980s, like The Phantom Fellows.
Angelo and Deemon: One Hell of a Quest
Why this: Also Dark Comedy and Dark Humor, like The Phantom Fellows.
Expelled!
Why this: Also Detective and Investigation, like The Phantom Fellows.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to The Phantom Fellows, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Adventure Escape Mysteries
Why this: Also Detective and Investigation, like The Phantom Fellows.
Trapped with Jester
Why this: Also Dark Comedy and Dark Humor, like The Phantom Fellows.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
Why this: Also Dark Comedy and Detective, like The Phantom Fellows.
Strange Antiquities
Why this: Also Detective and Investigation, like The Phantom Fellows.
Thimbleweed Park™
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Phantom Fellows.
About The Phantom Fellows
The closest matches to The Phantom Fellows: The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark, The Roottrees are Dead, Lucy Dreaming, Not Another Weekend, and Strange Antiquities. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Phantom Fellows is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark, The Roottrees are Dead and Lucy Dreaming — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, cozy and funny, and single out its dialogue hint system and easter egg hunting. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About The Phantom Fellows: The Phantom Fellows is about two best friends who start a paranormal investigation business together, since one of them is already dead.
Is The Phantom Fellows worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 86% of 50 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 14 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Cozy pixel art aesthetic
- Every object is clickable
- Replayability from hidden content
- Sharp original humor
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Really wanted to love this as a lover of P&Cs, but have to reiterate what others have said here. It's not terrible but overall can't recommend as I don't think I will end up finishing past day 4 due to multiple frustrations. - Graphics are…”
People who play it also play: The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark, The Roottrees are Dead, Lucy Dreaming
Frequently asked about The Phantom Fellows
Can I run it?
Does The Phantom Fellows run on Steam Deck?
The Phantom Fellows is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does The Phantom Fellows cost?
The Phantom Fellows is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Phantom Fellows?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Phantom Fellows are The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark, The Roottrees are Dead, Lucy Dreaming.
Who developed The Phantom Fellows?
The Phantom Fellows was developed by The Phantom Fellows and published by Strummer Games.