Choose Nokai
Choose Nokai if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. Nokai launched in 2027.
Nokai vs Phantom Containment
Nokai and Phantom Containment both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Phantom Containment (2026) is 1 year older than Nokai (2027). Both support cooperative play. 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 Containment
Choose Phantom Containment if you want a Casual game with LAN Co-op. Phantom Containment launched in 2026.
Both Nokai and Phantom Containment sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Nokai |  Phantom Containment | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Pretty Potato Games | Mythical Unicorn Gaming Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Phantom Containment (2026) is 1 year older than Nokai (2027).
- Both support cooperative play.
Nokai vs Phantom Containment — FAQ
- Should I play Nokai or Phantom Containment first?
- If you want chronology, Phantom Containment (2026) came out before Nokai (2027). 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 Nokai and Phantom Containment similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Nokai and Phantom Containment have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Nokai ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Phantom Containment ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.