Choose King of Bali
Choose King of Bali if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. King of Bali launched in 2017.
King of Bali vs King of Phoenix
King of Bali and King of Phoenix both land in Simulation, 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 share Simulation, Casual on Steam. King of Bali (2017) is 1 year older than King of Phoenix (2018). King of Phoenix scores higher on Steam reviews (60% positive) than King of Bali (47.9% 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 King of Phoenix
Choose King of Phoenix if it matches what drew you to this matchup. King of Phoenix launched in 2018.
Both King of Bali and King of Phoenix sit in Simulation and 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
 King of Bali |  King of Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 47.9% positive (73 reviews) | 60% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | King Key Games | King Key Games |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- King of Bali (2017) is 1 year older than King of Phoenix (2018).
- King of Phoenix scores higher on Steam reviews (60% positive) than King of Bali (47.9% positive).
- King of Bali is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than King of Phoenix (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- King of Phoenix is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; King of Bali has no Deck rating yet.
King of Bali vs King of Phoenix — FAQ
- Should I play King of Bali or King of Phoenix first?
- If you want chronology, King of Bali (2017) came out before King of Phoenix (2018). 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 King of Bali and King of Phoenix similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, 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.