Choose GhostCatcher
Choose GhostCatcher if you want an Action and Early Access experience. GhostCatcher launched in 2025.
GhostCatcher vs Vessel
GhostCatcher and Vessel both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. GhostCatcher (2025) is 1 year older than Vessel (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 Vessel
Choose Vessel if you want a RPG experience. Vessel launched in 2026.
Both GhostCatcher and Vessel sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 GhostCatcher |  Vessel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 41.7% positive (12 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | SilverLuna Rift | 欧酱游戏 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- GhostCatcher (2025) is 1 year older than Vessel (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
GhostCatcher vs Vessel — FAQ
- Should I play GhostCatcher or Vessel first?
- If you want chronology, GhostCatcher (2025) came out before Vessel (2026). 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 GhostCatcher and Vessel similar?
- They overlap on 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 GhostCatcher and Vessel have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: GhostCatcher ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Vessel ships Online Co-op, Co-op.