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Phantom Spark

Precision time-trial racing against ghosts across otherworldly courses

Ghosts · Published by Coatsink, Thunderful · Released Aug 15, 2024

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Reviews
Very Positive
97% of 217
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
5
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
Aug 21, 2024
Minimum PC
970
6 GB RAM · 9 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 82/100 (critic reviews)

What is Phantom Spark?

Phantom Spark is a ship-based time-trial racer set across three domains of otherworldly architecture. You race through more than 30 courses, using ghost opponents and instant restarts to refine your route. Defeating champions in the single-player campaign unlocks new courses and ships.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy practicing until you earn the toughest medals
  • +you want local split-screen competition

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer racing for position rather than improving times

What players say

97% of 217 reviews are positive

Players praise the precise handling, sci-fi environments, and drum-and-bass soundtrack. A recent review criticizes limited customization and unskippable animations when unlocking courses and receiving medals.

Screenshots and trailer

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Phantom Spark system requirements

Minimum: 970, 6 GB RAM, 9 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 8
Processor
i7-4790K / Ryzen 5 1400
Graphics
Nvidia 970 / AMD R9 390X
Memory
6 GB RAM
Storage
9 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 or higher
Processor
i7-4790K / Ryzen 5 1400
Graphics
Nvidia 970 / AMD R9 390X or better
Memory
6 GB RAM
Storage
9 GB available space

Does Phantom Spark have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Phantom Spark run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
24
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Phantom Spark use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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