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Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition vs Metaphor: ReFantazio

Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition and Metaphor: ReFantazio 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. Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition (2022) is 2 years older than Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024). Metaphor: ReFantazio scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% positive) than Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition (47.4% 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 Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition

Choose Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition if you want a Casual game with Custom Volume Controls and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition launched in 2022.

Choose Metaphor: ReFantazio

Choose Metaphor: ReFantazio if you want the Camera Comfort, Surround Sound, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. 13,194 Steam reviews back the pick.

Both Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition and Metaphor: ReFantazio sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, 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

Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition vs Metaphor: ReFantazio — Steam metadata comparison
Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition — Steam game coverJacob's Quest Anniversary EditionMetaphor: ReFantazio — Steam game coverMetaphor: ReFantazio
Released20222024
GenresAction, Adventure, RPG, CasualAction, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price7.99 USD34.99 USD
Steam reviews47.4% positive (19 reviews)92.6% positive (13,194 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSpacefarer Games, Jake Stephen JacksonATLUS

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Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition vs Metaphor: ReFantazio — FAQ

Should I play Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition or Metaphor: ReFantazio first?
If you want chronology, Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition (2022) came out before Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024). 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 Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition and Metaphor: ReFantazio 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.
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