Choose Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
Choose Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet launched in 2012.
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet vs Phantom Bound
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet and Phantom Bound 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. Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet (2012) is 13 years older than Phantom Bound (2025). Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet scores higher on Steam reviews (88.3% positive) than Phantom Bound (84.6% 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 Phantom Bound
Choose Phantom Bound if you want the Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Supported side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 45% cheaper on the Steam Store. Phantom Bound launched in 2025.
Both Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet and Phantom Bound sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, 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
 Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet |  Phantom Bound | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 8.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.3% positive (411 reviews) | 84.6% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Shadow Planet Productions | Pixel Blight |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet (2012) is 13 years older than Phantom Bound (2025).
- Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet scores higher on Steam reviews (88.3% positive) than Phantom Bound (84.6% positive).
- Phantom Bound is currently ~45% cheaper on Steam than Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet (8.24 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Phantom Bound has no Deck rating yet.
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet vs Phantom Bound — FAQ
- Should I play Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet or Phantom Bound first?
- If you want chronology, Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet (2012) came out before Phantom Bound (2025). 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 Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet and Phantom Bound 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 Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet and Phantom Bound have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet ships Co-op; Phantom Bound ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.