Choose Phrase Shift
Choose Phrase Shift if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Phrase Shift launched in 2016.
Phrase Shift vs MEMOLOGY 2: OLD TIMES
Phrase Shift and MEMOLOGY 2: OLD TIMES both land in Casual 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 Casual games on Steam. Phrase Shift (2016) is 9 years older than MEMOLOGY 2: OLD TIMES (2025). MEMOLOGY 2: OLD TIMES scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% positive) than Phrase Shift (88.4% 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 MEMOLOGY 2: OLD TIMES
Choose MEMOLOGY 2: OLD TIMES if you want a Sports, Indie, and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. MEMOLOGY 2: OLD TIMES launched in 2025.
Both Phrase Shift and MEMOLOGY 2: OLD TIMES sit in Casual 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
 Phrase Shift |  MEMOLOGY 2: OLD TIMES | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Casual | Sports, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 0.71 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.4% positive (43 reviews) | 92.6% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hyper Hippo Games | hannibalnotdead, Gamesforfarm |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Phrase Shift (2016) is 9 years older than MEMOLOGY 2: OLD TIMES (2025).
- MEMOLOGY 2: OLD TIMES scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% positive) than Phrase Shift (88.4% positive).
- MEMOLOGY 2: OLD TIMES is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Phrase Shift (0.71 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Phrase Shift vs MEMOLOGY 2: OLD TIMES — FAQ
- Should I play Phrase Shift or MEMOLOGY 2: OLD TIMES first?
- If you want chronology, Phrase Shift (2016) came out before MEMOLOGY 2: OLD TIMES (2025). 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 Phrase Shift and MEMOLOGY 2: OLD TIMES similar?
- They overlap on Casual 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.