Choose The Phantom
Choose The Phantom if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. The Phantom launched in 2025.
The Phantom vs Royal Goldenbeak and the Curse of Snowy Island
The Phantom and Royal Goldenbeak and the Curse of Snowy Island 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. Royal Goldenbeak and the Curse of Snowy Island (2024) is 1 year older than The Phantom (2025). Royal Goldenbeak and the Curse of Snowy Island is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Phantom (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Royal Goldenbeak and the Curse of Snowy Island
Choose Royal Goldenbeak and the Curse of Snowy Island if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Royal Goldenbeak and the Curse of Snowy Island launched in 2024.
Both The Phantom and Royal Goldenbeak and the Curse of Snowy Island 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 |  Royal Goldenbeak and the Curse of Snowy Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| 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 | Outside the Zoo |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Royal Goldenbeak and the Curse of Snowy Island (2024) is 1 year older than The Phantom (2025).
- Royal Goldenbeak and the Curse of Snowy Island is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Phantom (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Phantom has co-op; Royal Goldenbeak and the Curse of Snowy Island does not.
The Phantom vs Royal Goldenbeak and the Curse of Snowy Island — FAQ
- Should I play The Phantom or Royal Goldenbeak and the Curse of Snowy Island first?
- If you want chronology, Royal Goldenbeak and the Curse of Snowy Island (2024) came out before The Phantom (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 The Phantom and Royal Goldenbeak and the Curse of Snowy Island 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 Royal Goldenbeak and the Curse of Snowy Island have multiplayer like The Phantom?
- No. The Phantom supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Royal Goldenbeak and the Curse of Snowy Island is listed as single-player only.