Choose Ary and the Secret of Seasons
Choose Ary and the Secret of Seasons if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. Ary and the Secret of Seasons launched in 2020.
Ary and the Secret of Seasons vs Phantom Tides
Ary and the Secret of Seasons and Phantom Tides both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Ary and the Secret of Seasons (2020) is 4 years older than Phantom Tides (2024). Phantom Tides is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Ary and the Secret of Seasons (3.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD). 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 Phantom Tides
Choose Phantom Tides if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Phantom Tides launched in 2024.
Both Ary and the Secret of Seasons and Phantom Tides sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Ary and the Secret of Seasons |  Phantom Tides | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 56.3% positive (64 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | eXiin, Fishing Cactus | Kochaloch Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Ary and the Secret of Seasons (2020) is 4 years older than Phantom Tides (2024).
- Phantom Tides is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Ary and the Secret of Seasons (3.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Ary and the Secret of Seasons is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Phantom Tides has no Deck rating yet.
Ary and the Secret of Seasons vs Phantom Tides — FAQ
- Should I play Ary and the Secret of Seasons or Phantom Tides first?
- If you want chronology, Ary and the Secret of Seasons (2020) came out before Phantom Tides (2024). 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 Ary and the Secret of Seasons and Phantom Tides similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Does Ary and the Secret of Seasons run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ary and the Secret of Seasons is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Phantom Tides doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.