Choose Phasmophobia
Choose Phasmophobia if you want an Indie and Early Access game with Tracked Controller Support, VR Supported, and Camera Comfort. 350,092 Steam reviews back the pick.
Phasmophobia vs LockYourDoor
Phasmophobia and LockYourDoor 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. Phasmophobia (2020) is 5 years older than LockYourDoor (2025). Phasmophobia scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than LockYourDoor (81.8% 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 LockYourDoor
Choose LockYourDoor if you want an Adventure game with Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. LockYourDoor launched in 2025.
Both Phasmophobia and LockYourDoor sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Stereo Sound, 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
 Phasmophobia |  LockYourDoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.1% positive (350,092 reviews) | 81.8% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Kinetic Games | Penguin's Autumn |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Phasmophobia (2020) is 5 years older than LockYourDoor (2025).
- Phasmophobia scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than LockYourDoor (81.8% positive).
- LockYourDoor is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Phasmophobia (8.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Phasmophobia is Deck Unsupported, LockYourDoor is Deck Playable.
Phasmophobia vs LockYourDoor — FAQ
- Should I play Phasmophobia or LockYourDoor first?
- If you want chronology, Phasmophobia (2020) came out before LockYourDoor (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 Phasmophobia and LockYourDoor 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 LockYourDoor have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Phasmophobia ships Online Co-op, Co-op; LockYourDoor ships Online Co-op, Co-op.