Choose Metaphor: ReFantazio
Choose Metaphor: ReFantazio if you want the Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. 13,194 Steam reviews back the pick.
Metaphor: ReFantazio vs Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Metaphor: ReFantazio and Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024) is 1 year older than Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter (2025). Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Metaphor: ReFantazio (92.6% 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 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Choose Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter if you want the HDR available side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.2% positive across 2,148 reviews.
Both Metaphor: ReFantazio and Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter sit in Action, Adventure, 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
 Metaphor: ReFantazio |  Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 38.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.6% positive (13,194 reviews) | 96.2% positive (2,148 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ATLUS | Nihon Falcom |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024) is 1 year older than Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter (2025).
- Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Metaphor: ReFantazio (92.6% positive).
- Metaphor: ReFantazio is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter (34.99 USD vs. 38.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Metaphor: ReFantazio is Deck Playable, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is Deck Verified.
Metaphor: ReFantazio vs Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — FAQ
- Which is better, Metaphor: ReFantazio or Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter?
- On Steam reviews Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter scores higher (96.2% positive) than Metaphor: ReFantazio (92.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Metaphor: ReFantazio or Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter first?
- If you want chronology, Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024) came out before Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter (2025). 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 Metaphor: ReFantazio and Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.