Phasmophobia vs Destiny 2
Phasmophobia and Destiny 2 both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Destiny 2 (2019) is 1 year older than Phasmophobia (2020). Phasmophobia scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Destiny 2 (77.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Phasmophobia |  Destiny 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 96.1% positive (350,092 reviews) | 77.8% positive (377,366 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Kinetic Games | Bungie |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Destiny 2 (2019) is 1 year older than Phasmophobia (2020).
- Phasmophobia scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Destiny 2 (77.8% positive).
- Destiny 2 is free; Phasmophobia is paid (19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Phasmophobia vs Destiny 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Phasmophobia or Destiny 2?
- On Steam reviews Phasmophobia scores higher (96.1% positive) than Destiny 2 (77.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Phasmophobia is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Phasmophobia or Destiny 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Destiny 2 (2019) came out before Phasmophobia (2020). 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 Phasmophobia and Destiny 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Phasmophobia and Destiny 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Phasmophobia ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Destiny 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Destiny 2 free?
- Yes — Destiny 2 is a free-to-play Steam title. Phasmophobia is paid (19.99 USD).