Choose King of Phoenix
Choose King of Phoenix if it matches what drew you to this matchup. King of Phoenix launched in 2018.
King of Phoenix vs King of Texas
King of Phoenix and King of Texas both land in Simulation, 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 Simulation, Casual on Steam. King of Phoenix (2018) is 1 year older than King of Texas (2019). King of Texas scores higher on Steam reviews (72.2% positive) than King of Phoenix (60% 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 King of Texas
Choose King of Texas if you want a Sports experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. King of Texas launched in 2019.
Both King of Phoenix and King of Texas sit in Simulation and Casual on Steam, 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
 King of Phoenix |  King of Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual | Sports, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60% positive (15 reviews) | 72.2% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | King Key Games | King Key Games |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- King of Phoenix (2018) is 1 year older than King of Texas (2019).
- King of Texas scores higher on Steam reviews (72.2% positive) than King of Phoenix (60% positive).
- King of Texas is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than King of Phoenix (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- King of Phoenix is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; King of Texas has no Deck rating yet.
King of Phoenix vs King of Texas — FAQ
- Should I play King of Phoenix or King of Texas first?
- If you want chronology, King of Phoenix (2018) came out before King of Texas (2019). 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 King of Phoenix and King of Texas similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, 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.