Choose Phantom Tentacle
Choose Phantom Tentacle if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Phantom Tentacle launched in 2023.
Phantom Tentacle vs MDNE
Phantom Tentacle and MDNE both land in Adventure, RPG 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. Phantom Tentacle (2023) is 1 year older than MDNE (2024). Phantom Tentacle is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than MDNE (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 MDNE
Choose MDNE if you want an Action, Strategy, and Indie experience. MDNE launched in 2024.
Both Phantom Tentacle and MDNE sit in Adventure and RPG 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 Tentacle |  MDNE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (55 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LSP GAME | AK Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Phantom Tentacle (2023) is 1 year older than MDNE (2024).
- Phantom Tentacle is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than MDNE (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Phantom Tentacle vs MDNE — FAQ
- Should I play Phantom Tentacle or MDNE first?
- If you want chronology, Phantom Tentacle (2023) came out before MDNE (2024). 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 Tentacle and MDNE similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, RPG 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.