Choose Cloudsea
Choose Cloudsea if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 78% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cloudsea launched in 2026.
Cloudsea vs Ys X: Nordics
Cloudsea and Ys X: Nordics both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Ys X: Nordics (2024) is 2 years older than Cloudsea (2026). Cloudsea is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than Ys X: Nordics (10.39 USD vs. 47.99 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: Nordics
Choose Ys X: Nordics if you want the HDR available, Steam Timeline, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. Ys X: Nordics launched in 2024.
Both Cloudsea and Ys X: Nordics sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Cloudsea |  Ys X: Nordics | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 10.39 USD | 47.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 76.2% positive (673 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Yeti Ate My Breakfast | Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Ys X: Nordics (2024) is 2 years older than Cloudsea (2026).
- Cloudsea is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than Ys X: Nordics (10.39 USD vs. 47.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Ys X: Nordics is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cloudsea has no Deck rating yet.
Cloudsea vs Ys X: Nordics — FAQ
- Should I play Cloudsea or Ys X: Nordics first?
- If you want chronology, Ys X: Nordics (2024) came out before Cloudsea (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 Cloudsea and Ys X: Nordics similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Cloudsea and Ys X: Nordics have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Cloudsea ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Ys X: Nordics ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.