Choose Phantaruk
Choose Phantaruk if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Phantaruk launched in 2016.
Phantaruk vs The Maze: In Dark
Phantaruk and The Maze: In Dark 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 10 years older than The Maze: In Dark (2026). 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 The Maze: In Dark
Choose The Maze: In Dark if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Maze: In Dark launched in 2026.
Both Phantaruk and The Maze: In Dark 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 |  The Maze: In Dark | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 62.5% positive (56 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Polyslash | Puriza Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Phantaruk (2016) is 10 years older than The Maze: In Dark (2026).
Phantaruk vs The Maze: In Dark — FAQ
- Should I play Phantaruk or The Maze: In Dark first?
- If you want chronology, Phantaruk (2016) came out before The Maze: In Dark (2026). 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 The Maze: In Dark 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.