Choose Anachronox
Choose Anachronox if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Anachronox launched in 2013.
Anachronox vs CHRONO TRIGGER®
Anachronox and CHRONO TRIGGER® 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. Anachronox (2013) is 5 years older than CHRONO TRIGGER® (2018). CHRONO TRIGGER® scores higher on Steam reviews (87.9% positive) than Anachronox (79.3% 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 CHRONO TRIGGER®
Choose CHRONO TRIGGER® if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.9% positive across 6,681 reviews.
Both Anachronox and CHRONO TRIGGER® sit in 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
 Anachronox |  CHRONO TRIGGER® | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Genres | RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 7.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.3% positive (328 reviews) | 87.9% positive (6,681 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | — | Square Enix |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Anachronox (2013) is 5 years older than CHRONO TRIGGER® (2018).
- CHRONO TRIGGER® scores higher on Steam reviews (87.9% positive) than Anachronox (79.3% positive).
- Anachronox is currently ~7% cheaper on Steam than CHRONO TRIGGER® (6.99 USD vs. 7.49 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Anachronox vs CHRONO TRIGGER® — FAQ
- Which is better, Anachronox or CHRONO TRIGGER®?
- On Steam reviews CHRONO TRIGGER® scores higher (87.9% positive) than Anachronox (79.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, CHRONO TRIGGER® is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Anachronox or CHRONO TRIGGER® first?
- If you want chronology, Anachronox (2013) came out before CHRONO TRIGGER® (2018). 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 Anachronox and CHRONO TRIGGER® 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.