Choose THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI
Choose THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI if it matches what drew you to this matchup. THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI launched in 2021.
THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI vs The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN-
THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI and The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN- 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. THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI (2021) is 2 years older than The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN- (2023). THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN- (82.5% 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 The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN-
Choose The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN- if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN- launched in 2023.
Both THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI and The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN- 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
 THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI |  The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN- | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 23.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (114 reviews) | 82.5% positive (97 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nihon Falcom | Nihon Falcom |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI (2021) is 2 years older than The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN- (2023).
- THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN- (82.5% positive).
- The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN- is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI (23.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI vs The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN- — FAQ
- Should I play THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI or The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN- first?
- If you want chronology, THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI (2021) came out before The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN- (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 THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI and The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN- 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.