Choose Phantaruk
Choose Phantaruk if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Phantaruk launched in 2016.
Phantaruk vs MadMan
Phantaruk and MadMan both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Phantaruk (2016) is 6 years older than MadMan (2022). Phantaruk scores higher on Steam reviews (62.5% positive) than MadMan (30% 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 MadMan
Choose MadMan if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. MadMan launched in 2022.
Both Phantaruk and MadMan sit in Action, 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
 Phantaruk |  MadMan | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 62.5% positive (56 reviews) | 30% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Polyslash | Nethersoft Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Phantaruk (2016) is 6 years older than MadMan (2022).
- Phantaruk scores higher on Steam reviews (62.5% positive) than MadMan (30% positive).
- MadMan is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Phantaruk (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Phantaruk vs MadMan — FAQ
- Should I play Phantaruk or MadMan first?
- If you want chronology, Phantaruk (2016) came out before MadMan (2022). 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 Phantaruk and MadMan similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.