Choose Phantaruk
Choose Phantaruk if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Phantaruk launched in 2016.
Phantaruk vs Appointment
Phantaruk and Appointment 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 Appointment (2026). Appointment is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Phantaruk (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 Appointment
Choose Appointment if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Appointment launched in 2026.
Both Phantaruk and Appointment 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 |  Appointment | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| 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) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Polyslash | Omar Jawabreh |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Phantaruk (2016) is 10 years older than Appointment (2026).
- Appointment is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Phantaruk (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Phantaruk vs Appointment — FAQ
- Should I play Phantaruk or Appointment first?
- If you want chronology, Phantaruk (2016) came out before Appointment (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 Appointment 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.