Choose Darksiders Genesis
Choose Darksiders Genesis if you want the Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,410 Steam reviews back the pick.
Darksiders Genesis vs Phantom Relics
Darksiders Genesis and Phantom Relics both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Darksiders Genesis (2019) is 6 years older than Phantom Relics (2025). Darksiders Genesis scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Phantom Relics (68.8% 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 Relics
Choose Phantom Relics if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 22% cheaper on the Steam Store. Phantom Relics launched in 2025.
Both Darksiders Genesis and Phantom Relics sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Darksiders Genesis |  Phantom Relics | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.49 USD | 3.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.9% positive (3,410 reviews) | 68.8% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Airship Syndicate | Dex Games Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Darksiders Genesis (2019) is 6 years older than Phantom Relics (2025).
- Darksiders Genesis scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Phantom Relics (68.8% positive).
- Phantom Relics is currently ~22% cheaper on Steam than Darksiders Genesis (3.49 USD vs. 4.49 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Darksiders Genesis is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Phantom Relics has no Deck rating yet.
Darksiders Genesis vs Phantom Relics — FAQ
- Should I play Darksiders Genesis or Phantom Relics first?
- If you want chronology, Darksiders Genesis (2019) came out before Phantom Relics (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 Darksiders Genesis and Phantom Relics similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Darksiders Genesis and Phantom Relics have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Darksiders Genesis ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Phantom Relics ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Darksiders Genesis run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Darksiders Genesis is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Phantom Relics doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.