Choose The forgotten phobia
Choose The forgotten phobia if you want a Casual experience. The forgotten phobia launched in 2021.
The forgotten phobia vs Screams from the Past
The forgotten phobia and Screams from the Past both land in Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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 Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. The forgotten phobia (2021) is 2 years older than Screams from the Past (2023). Screams from the Past is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The forgotten phobia (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Screams from the Past
Choose Screams from the Past if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Screams from the Past launched in 2023.
Both The forgotten phobia and Screams from the Past sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure 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 forgotten phobia |  Screams from the Past | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Piece Of Voxel | Dream Pocket Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The forgotten phobia (2021) is 2 years older than Screams from the Past (2023).
- Screams from the Past is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The forgotten phobia (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
The forgotten phobia vs Screams from the Past — FAQ
- Should I play The forgotten phobia or Screams from the Past first?
- If you want chronology, The forgotten phobia (2021) came out before Screams from the Past (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 The forgotten phobia and Screams from the Past similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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.