Choose Phantom Spark
Choose Phantom Spark if you want a Sports game with Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Phantom Spark launched in 2024.
Phantom Spark vs LIGHT FORCE
Phantom Spark and LIGHT FORCE both land in Indie, Casual, Racing 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 Indie, Casual, Racing on Steam. Phantom Spark (2024) is 2 years older than LIGHT FORCE (2026). LIGHT FORCE is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than Phantom Spark (3.74 USD vs. 19.99 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 LIGHT FORCE
Choose LIGHT FORCE if you want an Action game with LAN PvP, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 81% cheaper on the Steam Store. LIGHT FORCE launched in 2026.
Both Phantom Spark and LIGHT FORCE sit in Indie, Casual, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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 Spark |  LIGHT FORCE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Sports, Indie, Casual, Racing | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 3.74 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (177 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player |
| Developers | Ghosts | ShangkoStudio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual, Racing on Steam.
- Phantom Spark (2024) is 2 years older than LIGHT FORCE (2026).
- LIGHT FORCE is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than Phantom Spark (3.74 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Phantom Spark is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; LIGHT FORCE has no Deck rating yet.
Phantom Spark vs LIGHT FORCE — FAQ
- Should I play Phantom Spark or LIGHT FORCE first?
- If you want chronology, Phantom Spark (2024) came out before LIGHT FORCE (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 Spark and LIGHT FORCE similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual, Racing 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 Spark run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Phantom Spark is rated Deck Verified by Valve. LIGHT FORCE doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.