Choose Phantom Fury
Choose Phantom Fury if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Phantom Fury launched in 2024.
Phantom Fury vs Max Savage
Phantom Fury and Max Savage 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. Phantom Fury (2024) is 2 years older than Max Savage (2026). Phantom Fury is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Max Savage has no Deck rating yet. 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 Max Savage
Choose Max Savage if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. Max Savage launched in 2026.
Both Phantom Fury and Max Savage 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
 Phantom Fury |  Max Savage | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 61.8% positive (498 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Slipgate Ironworks™ | Tim Rachor |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Phantom Fury (2024) is 2 years older than Max Savage (2026).
- Phantom Fury is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Max Savage has no Deck rating yet.
Phantom Fury vs Max Savage — FAQ
- Should I play Phantom Fury or Max Savage first?
- If you want chronology, Phantom Fury (2024) came out before Max Savage (2026). 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 Phantom Fury and Max Savage 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.
- Does Phantom Fury run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Phantom Fury is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Max Savage doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.