Choose Neptunia Virtual Stars
Choose Neptunia Virtual Stars if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Neptunia Virtual Stars launched in 2021.
Neptunia Virtual Stars vs SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection
Neptunia Virtual Stars and SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection both land in Action, Adventure, 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 share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Neptunia Virtual Stars (2021) is 2 years older than SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection (2023). SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection scores higher on Steam reviews (62.2% positive) than Neptunia Virtual Stars (55% 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 SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection
Choose SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 62.2% positive across 143 reviews.
Both Neptunia Virtual Stars and SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection sit in Action, Adventure, and 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
 Neptunia Virtual Stars |  SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 55% positive (140 reviews) | 62.2% positive (143 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Idea Factory, Compile Heart | AQURIA Co., Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Neptunia Virtual Stars (2021) is 2 years older than SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection (2023).
- SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection scores higher on Steam reviews (62.2% positive) than Neptunia Virtual Stars (55% positive).
- Neptunia Virtual Stars is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection (39.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection has co-op; Neptunia Virtual Stars does not.
- Steam Deck: Neptunia Virtual Stars is Deck Verified, SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection is Deck Playable.
Neptunia Virtual Stars vs SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection — FAQ
- Which is better, Neptunia Virtual Stars or SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection?
- On Steam reviews SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection scores higher (62.2% positive) than Neptunia Virtual Stars (55% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Neptunia Virtual Stars or SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection first?
- If you want chronology, Neptunia Virtual Stars (2021) came out before SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection (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 Neptunia Virtual Stars and SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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 Neptunia Virtual Stars have multiplayer like SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection?
- No. SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Neptunia Virtual Stars is listed as single-player only.