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KINGDOMS vs Phantom

KINGDOMS and Phantom both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. KINGDOMS (2015) is 2 years older than Phantom (2017). KINGDOMS scores higher on Steam reviews (69.3% positive) than Phantom (45.5% 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 KINGDOMS

Choose KINGDOMS if you want an Action and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,392 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Phantom

Choose Phantom if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Phantom launched in 2017.

Both KINGDOMS and Phantom sit in Indie, Adventure, 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

KINGDOMS vs Phantom — Steam metadata comparison
KINGDOMS — Steam game coverKINGDOMSPhantom — Steam game coverPhantom
Released20152017
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early AccessIndie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.99 USD24.99 USD
Steam reviews69.3% positive (2,392 reviews)45.5% positive (11 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersOreolPhantomisreal Ltd.

Side by side

KINGDOMS vs Phantom — FAQ

Should I play KINGDOMS or Phantom first?
If you want chronology, KINGDOMS (2015) came out before Phantom (2017). 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 KINGDOMS and Phantom similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
Does KINGDOMS run on Steam Deck?
Yes — KINGDOMS is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Phantom doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
KINGDOMS vs Phantom — Verdict (2026) · imho.run