Choose Sea of Stars
Choose Sea of Stars if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 42% cheaper on the Steam Store. 6,270 Steam reviews back the pick.
Sea of Stars vs OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
Sea of Stars and OCTOPATH TRAVELER II 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. Both released in 2023. OCTOPATH TRAVELER II scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Sea of Stars (89.4% 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 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
Choose OCTOPATH TRAVELER II if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.5% positive across 4,558 reviews.
Both Sea of Stars and OCTOPATH TRAVELER II sit in RPG 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
 Sea of Stars |  OCTOPATH TRAVELER II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.4% positive (6,270 reviews) | 93.5% positive (4,558 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sabotage Studio | Square Enix, ACQUIRE Corp. |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Both released in 2023.
- OCTOPATH TRAVELER II scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Sea of Stars (89.4% positive).
- Sea of Stars is currently ~42% cheaper on Steam than OCTOPATH TRAVELER II (34.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Sea of Stars has co-op; OCTOPATH TRAVELER II does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Sea of Stars vs OCTOPATH TRAVELER II — FAQ
- Which is better, Sea of Stars or OCTOPATH TRAVELER II?
- On Steam reviews OCTOPATH TRAVELER II scores higher (93.5% positive) than Sea of Stars (89.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, OCTOPATH TRAVELER II is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Are Sea of Stars and OCTOPATH TRAVELER II similar?
- They overlap on RPG 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 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II have multiplayer like Sea of Stars?
- No. Sea of Stars supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while OCTOPATH TRAVELER II is listed as single-player only.
- Do Sea of Stars and OCTOPATH TRAVELER II both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.