Choose LIVE A LIVE
Choose LIVE A LIVE if you want an Adventure game with Stereo Sound and Save Anytime. LIVE A LIVE launched in 2023.
LIVE A LIVE vs DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake
LIVE A LIVE and DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. LIVE A LIVE (2023) is 1 year older than DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake (2024). DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than LIVE A LIVE (88.8% 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 DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake
Choose DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake if you want the Camera Comfort and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.4% positive across 1,434 reviews.
Both LIVE A LIVE and DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake sit in RPG on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, 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
 LIVE A LIVE |  DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 49.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.8% positive (394 reviews) | 91.4% positive (1,434 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Square Enix, historia Inc. | Square Enix, ARTDINK |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- LIVE A LIVE (2023) is 1 year older than DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake (2024).
- DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than LIVE A LIVE (88.8% positive).
- LIVE A LIVE is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake (49.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
LIVE A LIVE vs DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake — FAQ
- Which is better, LIVE A LIVE or DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake?
- On Steam reviews DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake scores higher (91.4% positive) than LIVE A LIVE (88.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play LIVE A LIVE or DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake first?
- If you want chronology, LIVE A LIVE (2023) came out before DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake (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 LIVE A LIVE and DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake similar?
- They overlap on 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 LIVE A LIVE and DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake 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.