Choose Ys I & II Chronicles+
Choose Ys I & II Chronicles+ if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. 1,764 Steam reviews back the pick.
Ys I & II Chronicles+ vs Xanadu Next
Ys I & II Chronicles+ and Xanadu Next both land in Action, 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, RPG on Steam. Ys I & II Chronicles+ (2013) is 3 years older than Xanadu Next (2016). Xanadu Next scores higher on Steam reviews (92.4% positive) than Ys I & II Chronicles+ (88.5% 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 Xanadu Next
Choose Xanadu Next if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.4% positive across 512 reviews.
Both Ys I & II Chronicles+ and Xanadu Next sit in Action and RPG 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
 Ys I & II Chronicles+ |  Xanadu Next | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.5% positive (1,764 reviews) | 92.4% positive (512 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nihon Falcom | Nihon Falcom |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Ys I & II Chronicles+ (2013) is 3 years older than Xanadu Next (2016).
- Xanadu Next scores higher on Steam reviews (92.4% positive) than Ys I & II Chronicles+ (88.5% positive).
- Xanadu Next is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Ys I & II Chronicles+ (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Ys I & II Chronicles+ is Deck Playable, Xanadu Next is Deck Unsupported.
Ys I & II Chronicles+ vs Xanadu Next — FAQ
- Which is better, Ys I & II Chronicles+ or Xanadu Next?
- On Steam reviews Xanadu Next scores higher (92.4% positive) than Ys I & II Chronicles+ (88.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Xanadu Next is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Ys I & II Chronicles+ or Xanadu Next first?
- If you want chronology, Ys I & II Chronicles+ (2013) came out before Xanadu Next (2016). 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 Ys I & II Chronicles+ and Xanadu Next similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.