Phasmophobia vs Valheim
Phasmophobia and Valheim both land in Action, Indie, Early Access 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, Indie, Early Access on Steam. Phasmophobia (2020) is 1 year older than Valheim (2021). Phasmophobia scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Valheim (94.7% 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 |  Valheim | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.1% positive (350,092 reviews) | 94.7% positive (254,749 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Kinetic Games | Iron Gate AB |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Phasmophobia (2020) is 1 year older than Valheim (2021).
- Phasmophobia scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Valheim (94.7% positive).
- Valheim is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Phasmophobia (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Phasmophobia is Deck Unsupported, Valheim is Deck Verified.
Phasmophobia vs Valheim — FAQ
- Which is better, Phasmophobia or Valheim?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Phasmophobia sits at 96.1% positive (350,092 reviews), Valheim at 94.7% (254,749). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Phasmophobia or Valheim first?
- If you want chronology, Phasmophobia (2020) came out before Valheim (2021). 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 Valheim similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Early Access 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 Valheim have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Phasmophobia ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Valheim ships Online Co-op, Co-op.