Choose The Guest
Choose The Guest if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Guest launched in 2016.
The Guest vs Phil in the Mirror
The Guest and Phil in the Mirror both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Guest (2016) is 9 years older than Phil in the Mirror (2025). Phil in the Mirror scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than The Guest (69.3% 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 Phil in the Mirror
Choose Phil in the Mirror if you want an Action and Simulation game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Phil in the Mirror launched in 2025.
Both The Guest and Phil in the Mirror sit in 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 Guest |  Phil in the Mirror | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.3% positive (391 reviews) | 95.2% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team Gotham | Lunanod |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Guest (2016) is 9 years older than Phil in the Mirror (2025).
- Phil in the Mirror scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than The Guest (69.3% positive).
- Phil in the Mirror is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than The Guest (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- The Guest is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Phil in the Mirror has no Deck rating yet.
The Guest vs Phil in the Mirror — FAQ
- Should I play The Guest or Phil in the Mirror first?
- If you want chronology, The Guest (2016) came out before Phil in the Mirror (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 Guest and Phil in the Mirror similar?
- They overlap on 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 The Guest run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Guest is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Phil in the Mirror doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.