Choose Soccer Story
Choose Soccer Story if you want an Action, Sports, and RPG game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Soccer Story launched in 2022.
Soccer Story vs Fantasista Asuka
Soccer Story and Fantasista Asuka both land in Adventure, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Soccer Story (2022) is 4 years older than Fantasista Asuka (2026). Fantasista Asuka scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Soccer Story (41.7% 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 Fantasista Asuka
Choose Fantasista Asuka if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fantasista Asuka launched in 2026.
Both Soccer Story and Fantasista Asuka sit in Adventure and Simulation 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
 Soccer Story |  Fantasista Asuka | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 41.7% positive (48 reviews) | 94.1% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | PanicBarn | qureate, Orgesta Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Soccer Story (2022) is 4 years older than Fantasista Asuka (2026).
- Fantasista Asuka scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Soccer Story (41.7% positive).
- Fantasista Asuka is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Soccer Story (15.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Soccer Story has co-op; Fantasista Asuka does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Soccer Story vs Fantasista Asuka — FAQ
- Should I play Soccer Story or Fantasista Asuka first?
- If you want chronology, Soccer Story (2022) came out before Fantasista Asuka (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 Soccer Story and Fantasista Asuka similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Simulation 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 Fantasista Asuka have multiplayer like Soccer Story?
- No. Soccer Story supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Fantasista Asuka is listed as single-player only.
- Do Soccer Story and Fantasista Asuka 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.