Choose Hyperun
Choose Hyperun if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hyperun launched in 2017.
Hyperun vs Phantom Spark
Hyperun and Phantom Spark both land in Sports, Indie, Racing 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 Sports, Indie, Racing on Steam. Hyperun (2017) is 7 years older than Phantom Spark (2024). Phantom Spark scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Hyperun (80% 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 Phantom Spark
Choose Phantom Spark if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Phantom Spark launched in 2024.
Both Hyperun and Phantom Spark sit in Sports, Indie, and Racing 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
 Hyperun |  Phantom Spark | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Sports, Indie, Racing | Sports, Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (25 reviews) | 96% positive (177 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Uki Uki Lab, Concrete Games | Ghosts |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Hyperun (2017) is 7 years older than Phantom Spark (2024).
- Phantom Spark scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Hyperun (80% positive).
- Hyperun is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Phantom Spark (5.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Phantom Spark is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hyperun has no Deck rating yet.
Hyperun vs Phantom Spark — FAQ
- Should I play Hyperun or Phantom Spark first?
- If you want chronology, Hyperun (2017) came out before Phantom Spark (2024). 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 Hyperun and Phantom Spark similar?
- They overlap on Sports, Indie, Racing 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.
- Does Hyperun have multiplayer like Phantom Spark?
- No. Phantom Spark supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Hyperun is listed as single-player only.