Choose Psi Studios' Anima
Choose Psi Studios' Anima if it's currently about 71% cheaper on the Steam Store. Psi Studios' Anima launched in 2021.
Psi Studios' Anima vs Ys X: Proud Nordics
Psi Studios' Anima and Ys X: Proud Nordics both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Psi Studios' Anima (2021) is 5 years older than Ys X: Proud Nordics (2026). Psi Studios' Anima is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Ys X: Proud Nordics (19.99 USD vs. 69.99 USD). 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 Ys X: Proud Nordics
Choose Ys X: Proud Nordics if you want a RPG game with HDR available, Steam Timeline, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Ys X: Proud Nordics launched in 2026.
Both Psi Studios' Anima and Ys X: Proud Nordics sit in Action and Adventure 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
 Psi Studios' Anima |  Ys X: Proud Nordics | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 69.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 76.7% positive (73 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jean Pierre Arteaga | Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Psi Studios' Anima (2021) is 5 years older than Ys X: Proud Nordics (2026).
- Psi Studios' Anima is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Ys X: Proud Nordics (19.99 USD vs. 69.99 USD).
- Ys X: Proud Nordics is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Psi Studios' Anima has no Deck rating yet.
Psi Studios' Anima vs Ys X: Proud Nordics — FAQ
- Should I play Psi Studios' Anima or Ys X: Proud Nordics first?
- If you want chronology, Psi Studios' Anima (2021) came out before Ys X: Proud Nordics (2026). 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 Psi Studios' Anima and Ys X: Proud Nordics similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.