Choose STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
Choose STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE if you want the Surround Sound side of the pairing. STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE launched in 2022.
STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE vs STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE and STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R 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 STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R (2023). STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE (71% 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 SECOND STORY R
Choose STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R if you want the Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.5% positive across 1,960 reviews.
Both STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE and STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R 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
 STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE |  STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 23.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71% positive (978 reviews) | 95.5% positive (1,960 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Square Enix, tri-Ace | Square Enix, Gemdrops, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE (2022) is 1 year older than STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R (2023).
- STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE (71% positive).
- STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE is currently ~4% cheaper on Steam than STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R (23.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE is Deck Playable, STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R is Deck Verified.
STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE vs STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R — FAQ
- Which is better, STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE or STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R?
- On Steam reviews STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R scores higher (95.5% positive) than STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE (71% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE or STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R first?
- If you want chronology, STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE (2022) came out before STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R (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 STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE and STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R 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.