Choose Phylakterion
Choose Phylakterion if you want an Adventure experience. Phylakterion launched in 2023.
Phylakterion vs DeathWatchers
Phylakterion and DeathWatchers both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Phylakterion (2023) is 1 year older than DeathWatchers (2024). DeathWatchers scores higher on Steam reviews (87.5% positive) than Phylakterion (68.2% 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 DeathWatchers
Choose DeathWatchers if you want an Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. DeathWatchers launched in 2024.
Both Phylakterion and DeathWatchers sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, 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
 Phylakterion |  DeathWatchers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.2% positive (22 reviews) | 87.5% positive (240 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Lich Again Games | Swain Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Phylakterion (2023) is 1 year older than DeathWatchers (2024).
- DeathWatchers scores higher on Steam reviews (87.5% positive) than Phylakterion (68.2% positive).
- DeathWatchers is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Phylakterion (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- DeathWatchers is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Phylakterion has no Deck rating yet.
Phylakterion vs DeathWatchers — FAQ
- Should I play Phylakterion or DeathWatchers first?
- If you want chronology, Phylakterion (2023) came out before DeathWatchers (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 Phylakterion and DeathWatchers similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Phylakterion and DeathWatchers have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Phylakterion ships Online Co-op, Co-op; DeathWatchers ships Online Co-op, Co-op.