Choose Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom
Choose Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom if it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom launched in 2023.
Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom vs Metaphor: ReFantazio
Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom and Metaphor: ReFantazio 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. Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom (2023) is 1 year older than Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024). Both sit near 93% positive on Steam (Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom: 14 reviews, Metaphor: ReFantazio: 13,194). 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 Metaphor: ReFantazio
Choose Metaphor: ReFantazio if you want an Action game with Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. 13,194 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom and Metaphor: ReFantazio sit in Adventure and RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (92.9% vs 92.6% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom |  Metaphor: ReFantazio | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 34.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (14 reviews) | 92.6% positive (13,194 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., Engine Software BV | ATLUS |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom (2023) is 1 year older than Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024).
- Both sit near 93% positive on Steam (Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom: 14 reviews, Metaphor: ReFantazio: 13,194).
- Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Metaphor: ReFantazio (14.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom is Deck Verified, Metaphor: ReFantazio is Deck Playable.
Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom vs Metaphor: ReFantazio — FAQ
- Should I play Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom or Metaphor: ReFantazio first?
- If you want chronology, Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom (2023) 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 Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom and Metaphor: ReFantazio 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.