Choose Etrian Odyssey III HD
Choose Etrian Odyssey III HD if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. Etrian Odyssey III HD launched in 2023.
Etrian Odyssey III HD vs Etrian Odyssey II HD
Etrian Odyssey III HD and Etrian Odyssey II HD both land in Adventure, 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. Both released in 2023. Etrian Odyssey III HD scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than Etrian Odyssey II HD (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 Etrian Odyssey II HD
Choose Etrian Odyssey II HD if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Etrian Odyssey II HD launched in 2023.
Both Etrian Odyssey III HD and Etrian Odyssey II HD sit in Adventure and 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
 Etrian Odyssey III HD |  Etrian Odyssey II HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG | Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive (199 reviews) | 80% positive (90 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | ATLUS | ATLUS |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Both released in 2023.
- Etrian Odyssey III HD scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than Etrian Odyssey II HD (80% positive).
- Etrian Odyssey II HD is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Etrian Odyssey III HD (15.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Etrian Odyssey III HD vs Etrian Odyssey II HD — FAQ
- Are Etrian Odyssey III HD and Etrian Odyssey II HD similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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.
- Does Etrian Odyssey II HD have multiplayer like Etrian Odyssey III HD?
- No. Etrian Odyssey III HD supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Etrian Odyssey II HD is listed as single-player only.
- Do Etrian Odyssey III HD and Etrian Odyssey II HD both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.