FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles and Road of Heart both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles (2025) is 1 year older than Road of Heart (2026). FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than Road of Heart (85% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Choose FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles if you want a Strategy game with Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,908 Steam reviews back the pick.
Choose Road of Heart if you want an Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Road of Heart launched in 2026.
Both FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles and Road of Heart sit in RPG on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Keyboard Only Option, 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.
 FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles |  Road of Heart | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 49.99 USD | 4.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (3,908 reviews) | 85% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Square Enix | Xsav_Games |