Choose Deep Sky Derelicts
Choose Deep Sky Derelicts if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,130 Steam reviews back the pick.
Deep Sky Derelicts vs Phantom Rose
Deep Sky Derelicts and Phantom Rose both land in Strategy, Indie 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Deep Sky Derelicts (2018) is 1 year older than Phantom Rose (2019). Phantom Rose scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Deep Sky Derelicts (72% 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 Rose
Choose Phantom Rose if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 86.7% positive across 203 reviews.
Both Deep Sky Derelicts and Phantom Rose sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 Deep Sky Derelicts |  Phantom Rose | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72% positive (1,130 reviews) | 86.7% positive (203 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Snowhound Games | makaroll |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Deep Sky Derelicts (2018) is 1 year older than Phantom Rose (2019).
- Phantom Rose scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Deep Sky Derelicts (72% positive).
- Deep Sky Derelicts is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Phantom Rose (2.99 USD vs. 4.49 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Deep Sky Derelicts vs Phantom Rose — FAQ
- Which is better, Deep Sky Derelicts or Phantom Rose?
- On Steam reviews Phantom Rose scores higher (86.7% positive) than Deep Sky Derelicts (72% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Phantom Rose is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Deep Sky Derelicts or Phantom Rose first?
- If you want chronology, Deep Sky Derelicts (2018) came out before Phantom Rose (2019). 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 Deep Sky Derelicts and Phantom Rose similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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.