Choose PHOGS!
Choose PHOGS! if you want the Online Co-op side of the pairing. PHOGS! launched in 2020.
PHOGS! vs CTHULOOT
PHOGS! and CTHULOOT both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. PHOGS! (2020) is 5 years older than CTHULOOT (2025). PHOGS! scores higher on Steam reviews (86.4% positive) than CTHULOOT (80% 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 CTHULOOT
Choose CTHULOOT if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. CTHULOOT launched in 2025.
Both PHOGS! and CTHULOOT sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 PHOGS! |  CTHULOOT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.4% positive (485 reviews) | 80% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Bit Loom Games | Pixelnest Studio, Headbang Club |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- PHOGS! (2020) is 5 years older than CTHULOOT (2025).
- PHOGS! scores higher on Steam reviews (86.4% positive) than CTHULOOT (80% positive).
- CTHULOOT is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than PHOGS! (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
PHOGS! vs CTHULOOT — FAQ
- Should I play PHOGS! or CTHULOOT first?
- If you want chronology, PHOGS! (2020) came out before CTHULOOT (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 PHOGS! and CTHULOOT similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 PHOGS! and CTHULOOT have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: PHOGS! ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; CTHULOOT ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do PHOGS! and CTHULOOT both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.