Choose Phoenix Force
Choose Phoenix Force if it's currently about 84% cheaper on the Steam Store. Phoenix Force launched in 2014.
Phoenix Force vs Rheum
Phoenix Force and Rheum both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Phoenix Force (2014) is 4 years older than Rheum (2018). Rheum scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than Phoenix Force (78.6% positive). 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 Rheum
Choose Rheum if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Rheum launched in 2018.
Both Phoenix Force and Rheum sit in Action 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
 Phoenix Force |  Rheum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.49 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (201 reviews) | 85.7% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Awoker Games | SpaceMyFriend |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Phoenix Force (2014) is 4 years older than Rheum (2018).
- Rheum scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than Phoenix Force (78.6% positive).
- Phoenix Force is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Rheum (0.49 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Phoenix Force vs Rheum — FAQ
- Should I play Phoenix Force or Rheum first?
- If you want chronology, Phoenix Force (2014) came out before Rheum (2018). 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 Phoenix Force and Rheum similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.