Choose R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War
Choose R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War if it matches what drew you to this matchup. R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War launched in 2012.
R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War vs Phantom Relics
R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War and Phantom Relics both land in Action, 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 Action, RPG on Steam. R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War (2012) is 13 years older than Phantom Relics (2025). Phantom Relics scores higher on Steam reviews (68.8% positive) than R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War (53.4% 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 Relics
Choose Phantom Relics if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Phantom Relics launched in 2025.
Both R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War and Phantom Relics sit in Action and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War |  Phantom Relics | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.4% positive (176 reviews) | 68.8% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Wizarbox | Dex Games Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War (2012) is 13 years older than Phantom Relics (2025).
- Phantom Relics scores higher on Steam reviews (68.8% positive) than R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War (53.4% positive).
- Phantom Relics is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War (3.49 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Phantom Relics has no Deck rating yet.
R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War vs Phantom Relics — FAQ
- Should I play R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War or Phantom Relics first?
- If you want chronology, R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War (2012) came out before Phantom Relics (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 R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War and Phantom Relics similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War and Phantom Relics have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Phantom Relics ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.