Phasmophobia vs Among Us
Phasmophobia and Among Us sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Among Us (2018) is 2 years older than Phasmophobia (2020). Phasmophobia scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Among Us (92.3% positive). Among Us is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Phasmophobia (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 |  Among Us | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.1% positive (350,092 reviews) | 92.3% positive (371,902 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Kinetic Games | Innersloth |
Side by side
- Among Us (2018) is 2 years older than Phasmophobia (2020).
- Phasmophobia scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Among Us (92.3% positive).
- Among Us is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Phasmophobia (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Phasmophobia is Deck Unsupported, Among Us is Deck Playable.
Phasmophobia vs Among Us — FAQ
- Which is better, Phasmophobia or Among Us?
- On Steam reviews Phasmophobia scores higher (96.1% positive) than Among Us (92.3% 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 Among Us first?
- If you want chronology, Among Us (2018) 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.
- Do both Phasmophobia and Among Us have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Phasmophobia ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Among Us ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.