Choose Phantom Hunter
Choose Phantom Hunter if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Phantom Hunter launched in 2023.
Phantom Hunter vs Hode
Phantom Hunter and Hode both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. Phantom Hunter (2023) is 1 year older than Hode (2024). Phantom Hunter is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Hode (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Hode
Choose Hode if you want a Casual experience. Hode launched in 2024.
Both Phantom Hunter and Hode sit in Action, Indie, 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 Hunter |  Hode | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mathew Tran, Frank Lueck | naps games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Phantom Hunter (2023) is 1 year older than Hode (2024).
- Phantom Hunter is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Hode (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Phantom Hunter vs Hode — FAQ
- Should I play Phantom Hunter or Hode first?
- If you want chronology, Phantom Hunter (2023) came out before Hode (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 Hunter and Hode similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.