Choose The Phantom
Choose The Phantom if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. The Phantom launched in 2025.
The Phantom vs Button Man
The Phantom and Button Man 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. The Phantom has co-op; Button Man does not. 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 Button Man
Choose Button Man if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment.
Both The Phantom and Button Man sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 The Phantom |  Button Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 62.5% positive (16 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Art Of Play Interactive | Styrax Studios Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Phantom has co-op; Button Man does not.
The Phantom vs Button Man — FAQ
- Are The Phantom and Button Man 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.
- Does Button Man have multiplayer like The Phantom?
- No. The Phantom supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Button Man is listed as single-player only.