Choose Ravva and the Cyclops Curse
Choose Ravva and the Cyclops Curse if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ravva and the Cyclops Curse launched in 2019.
Ravva and the Cyclops Curse vs Ravva and the Phantom Library
Ravva and the Cyclops Curse and Ravva and the Phantom Library 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. Ravva and the Cyclops Curse (2019) is 4 years older than Ravva and the Phantom Library (2023). Ravva and the Phantom Library scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Ravva and the Cyclops Curse (92.9% 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 Ravva and the Phantom Library
Choose Ravva and the Phantom Library if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Ravva and the Phantom Library launched in 2023.
Both Ravva and the Cyclops Curse and Ravva and the Phantom Library 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
 Ravva and the Cyclops Curse |  Ravva and the Phantom Library | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (28 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Galope Studios | Galope Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Ravva and the Cyclops Curse (2019) is 4 years older than Ravva and the Phantom Library (2023).
- Ravva and the Phantom Library scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Ravva and the Cyclops Curse (92.9% positive).
- Ravva and the Cyclops Curse is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Ravva and the Phantom Library (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Ravva and the Cyclops Curse vs Ravva and the Phantom Library — FAQ
- Should I play Ravva and the Cyclops Curse or Ravva and the Phantom Library first?
- If you want chronology, Ravva and the Cyclops Curse (2019) came out before Ravva and the Phantom Library (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 Ravva and the Cyclops Curse and Ravva and the Phantom Library 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.