Choose Phenom
Choose Phenom if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Phenom launched in 2024.
Phenom vs Root Of Evil
Phenom and Root Of Evil 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. Phenom (2024) is 2 years older than Root Of Evil (2026). 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 Root Of Evil
Choose Root Of Evil if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Root Of Evil launched in 2026.
Both Phenom and Root Of Evil 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
 Phenom |  Root Of Evil | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Kraken studio | HenSoupStudios LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Phenom (2024) is 2 years older than Root Of Evil (2026).
Phenom vs Root Of Evil — FAQ
- Should I play Phenom or Root Of Evil first?
- If you want chronology, Phenom (2024) came out before Root Of Evil (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 Phenom and Root Of Evil 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.