Choose XO
Choose XO if you want a Strategy and Simulation experience. XO launched in 2019.
XO vs Phantom Protocol
XO and Phantom Protocol both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. 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 Phantom Protocol
Choose Phantom Protocol if it matches what drew you to this matchup.
Both XO and Phantom Protocol sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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
 XO |  Phantom Protocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | — |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (77 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jumpdrive Studios | PHANTOM PRODUCTIONS YAZILIM LIMITED SIRKETI |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
XO vs Phantom Protocol — FAQ
- Are XO and Phantom Protocol similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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.