Choose BRAVELY DEFAULT II
Choose BRAVELY DEFAULT II if you want an Adventure game with Adjustable Difficulty. BRAVELY DEFAULT II launched in 2021.
BRAVELY DEFAULT II vs OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
BRAVELY DEFAULT II 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. BRAVELY DEFAULT II (2021) is 2 years older than OCTOPATH TRAVELER II (2023). OCTOPATH TRAVELER II scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than BRAVELY DEFAULT II (81.3% 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 Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.5% positive across 4,558 reviews.
Both BRAVELY DEFAULT II and OCTOPATH TRAVELER II sit in RPG on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, 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
 BRAVELY DEFAULT II |  OCTOPATH TRAVELER II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 23.99 USD | 23.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.3% positive (871 reviews) | 93.5% positive (4,558 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Square Enix, Claytechworks | Square Enix, ACQUIRE Corp. |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- BRAVELY DEFAULT II (2021) is 2 years older than OCTOPATH TRAVELER II (2023).
- OCTOPATH TRAVELER II scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than BRAVELY DEFAULT II (81.3% positive).
- OCTOPATH TRAVELER II is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than BRAVELY DEFAULT II (23.99 USD vs. 23.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: BRAVELY DEFAULT II is Deck Playable, OCTOPATH TRAVELER II is Deck Verified.
BRAVELY DEFAULT II vs OCTOPATH TRAVELER II — FAQ
- Which is better, BRAVELY DEFAULT II or OCTOPATH TRAVELER II?
- On Steam reviews OCTOPATH TRAVELER II scores higher (93.5% positive) than BRAVELY DEFAULT II (81.3% 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.
- Should I play BRAVELY DEFAULT II or OCTOPATH TRAVELER II first?
- If you want chronology, BRAVELY DEFAULT II (2021) came out before OCTOPATH TRAVELER II (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 BRAVELY DEFAULT II 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.