Choose Phantom Abyss
Choose Phantom Abyss if you want a Massively Multiplayer game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,408 Steam reviews back the pick.
Phantom Abyss vs Planet Conqueror
Phantom Abyss and Planet Conqueror 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. Planet Conqueror (2022) is 2 years older than Phantom Abyss (2024). Planet Conqueror is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Phantom Abyss (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Planet Conqueror
Choose Planet Conqueror if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Planet Conqueror launched in 2022.
Both Phantom Abyss and Planet Conqueror 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
 Phantom Abyss |  Planet Conqueror | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.5% positive (1,408 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team WIBY | Tomas Daugela |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Planet Conqueror (2022) is 2 years older than Phantom Abyss (2024).
- Planet Conqueror is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Phantom Abyss (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Phantom Abyss is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Planet Conqueror has no Deck rating yet.
Phantom Abyss vs Planet Conqueror — FAQ
- Should I play Phantom Abyss or Planet Conqueror first?
- If you want chronology, Planet Conqueror (2022) came out before Phantom Abyss (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 Phantom Abyss and Planet Conqueror 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 Planet Conqueror have multiplayer like Phantom Abyss?
- No. Phantom Abyss supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Planet Conqueror is listed as single-player only.
- Does Phantom Abyss run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Phantom Abyss is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Planet Conqueror doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.