Choose Forspoken
Choose Forspoken if you want an Adventure game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort. 3,134 Steam reviews back the pick.
Forspoken vs STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
Forspoken and STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE both land in Action, 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, RPG on Steam. STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE (2022) is 1 year older than Forspoken (2023). STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE scores higher on Steam reviews (71% positive) than Forspoken (68.8% 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 STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
Choose STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 71% positive across 978 reviews.
Both Forspoken and STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE sit in Action and 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
 Forspoken |  STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 20.99 USD | 23.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (3,134 reviews) | 71% positive (978 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Square Enix | Square Enix, tri-Ace |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE (2022) is 1 year older than Forspoken (2023).
- STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE scores higher on Steam reviews (71% positive) than Forspoken (68.8% positive).
- Forspoken is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE (20.99 USD vs. 23.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Forspoken is Deck Unsupported, STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE is Deck Playable.
Forspoken vs STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE — FAQ
- Which is better, Forspoken or STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE?
- On Steam reviews STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE scores higher (71% positive) than Forspoken (68.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Forspoken or STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE first?
- If you want chronology, STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE (2022) came out before Forspoken (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 Forspoken and STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.