Choose qrth-phyl
Choose qrth-phyl if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. qrth-phyl launched in 2018.
qrth-phyl vs Pongspin
qrth-phyl and Pongspin both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. qrth-phyl (2018) is 5 years older than Pongspin (2023). Pongspin scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than qrth-phyl (95% 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 Pongspin
Choose Pongspin if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pongspin launched in 2023.
Both qrth-phyl and Pongspin sit in Indie 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
 qrth-phyl |  Pongspin | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (20 reviews) | 100% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Verran | Dotekicept |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- qrth-phyl (2018) is 5 years older than Pongspin (2023).
- Pongspin scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than qrth-phyl (95% positive).
- Pongspin is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than qrth-phyl (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
qrth-phyl vs Pongspin — FAQ
- Should I play qrth-phyl or Pongspin first?
- If you want chronology, qrth-phyl (2018) came out before Pongspin (2023). 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 qrth-phyl and Pongspin similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.