Choose Phase Shift
Choose Phase Shift if you want a Simulation and Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen PvP and Online Co-op. Phase Shift launched in 2019.
Phase Shift vs Ragnarock
Phase Shift and Ragnarock both land in Indie, 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, Casual on Steam. Phase Shift (2019) is 2 years older than Ragnarock (2021). Ragnarock scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Phase Shift (68.2% 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 Ragnarock
Choose Ragnarock if you want an Action game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported. 1,833 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Phase Shift and Ragnarock sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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
 Phase Shift |  Ragnarock | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | Price unknown | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.2% positive (85 reviews) | 94.4% positive (1,833 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | DWSK Ltd | WanadevStudio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Phase Shift (2019) is 2 years older than Ragnarock (2021).
- Ragnarock scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Phase Shift (68.2% positive).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Phase Shift is Deck Unsupported, Ragnarock is Deck Playable.
Phase Shift vs Ragnarock — FAQ
- Should I play Phase Shift or Ragnarock first?
- If you want chronology, Phase Shift (2019) came out before Ragnarock (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 Phase Shift and Ragnarock similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 Phase Shift and Ragnarock have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Phase Shift ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Ragnarock ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.