STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R and Clarent Saga: Prologue 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. Both released in 2023. STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than Clarent Saga: Prologue (90% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Choose STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,960 Steam reviews back the pick.
Choose Clarent Saga: Prologue if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Clarent Saga: Prologue launched in 2023.
Both STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R and Clarent Saga: Prologue 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.
 STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R |  Clarent Saga: Prologue | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.5% positive (1,960 reviews) | 90% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Square Enix, Gemdrops, Inc. | Coffee_chan, David Nguyen |
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