Choose Phoenix Springs
Choose Phoenix Springs if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Phoenix Springs launched in 2024.
Phoenix Springs vs Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye
Phoenix Springs and Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Both released in 2024. Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Phoenix Springs (87.9% positive). 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 Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye
Choose Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Only side of the pairing. Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye launched in 2024.
Both Phoenix Springs and Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye sit in 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
 Phoenix Springs |  Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.9% positive (174 reviews) | 96.8% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Calligram Studio | Peanut Button |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Both released in 2024.
- Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Phoenix Springs (87.9% positive).
- Phoenix Springs is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Phoenix Springs is Deck Playable, Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye is Deck Unsupported.
Phoenix Springs vs Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye — FAQ
- Are Phoenix Springs and Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye similar?
- They overlap on 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.