Choose Phantom Thief Celianna
Choose Phantom Thief Celianna if it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. Phantom Thief Celianna launched in 2018.
Phantom Thief Celianna vs Demon Queen Melissa
Phantom Thief Celianna and Demon Queen Melissa both land in Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Phantom Thief Celianna (2018) is 5 years older than Demon Queen Melissa (2023). Demon Queen Melissa scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than Phantom Thief Celianna (58.2% 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 Demon Queen Melissa
Choose Demon Queen Melissa if it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Demon Queen Melissa launched in 2023.
Both Phantom Thief Celianna and Demon Queen Melissa sit in Indie and RPG 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
 Phantom Thief Celianna |  Demon Queen Melissa | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.2% positive (55 reviews) | 82.8% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Acerola | Acerola |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Phantom Thief Celianna (2018) is 5 years older than Demon Queen Melissa (2023).
- Demon Queen Melissa scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than Phantom Thief Celianna (58.2% positive).
- Phantom Thief Celianna is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than Demon Queen Melissa (12.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Phantom Thief Celianna vs Demon Queen Melissa — FAQ
- Should I play Phantom Thief Celianna or Demon Queen Melissa first?
- If you want chronology, Phantom Thief Celianna (2018) came out before Demon Queen Melissa (2023). 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 Phantom Thief Celianna and Demon Queen Melissa similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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 Phantom Thief Celianna and Demon Queen Melissa 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.