Choose Alder Forge
Choose Alder Forge if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alder Forge launched in 2023.
Alder Forge vs Metaphor: ReFantazio
Alder Forge and Metaphor: ReFantazio 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. Alder Forge (2023) is 1 year older than Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024). Metaphor: ReFantazio scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% positive) than Alder Forge (80% 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 Metaphor: ReFantazio
Choose Metaphor: ReFantazio if you want an Action and Adventure game with Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. 13,194 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Alder Forge and Metaphor: ReFantazio 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
 Alder Forge |  Metaphor: ReFantazio | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 34.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (15 reviews) | 92.6% positive (13,194 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zine FALOUTI | ATLUS |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Alder Forge (2023) is 1 year older than Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024).
- Metaphor: ReFantazio scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% positive) than Alder Forge (80% positive).
- Alder Forge is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Metaphor: ReFantazio (14.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Metaphor: ReFantazio is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Alder Forge has no Deck rating yet.
Alder Forge vs Metaphor: ReFantazio — FAQ
- Should I play Alder Forge or Metaphor: ReFantazio first?
- If you want chronology, Alder Forge (2023) came out before Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024). 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 Alder Forge and Metaphor: ReFantazio 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.