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 The Broken Clock
Metaphor: ReFantazio and The Broken Clock 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 The Broken Clock (2025). The Broken Clock is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Metaphor: ReFantazio (3.49 USD vs. 34.99 USD). 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 The Broken Clock
Choose The Broken Clock if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Broken Clock launched in 2025.
Both Metaphor: ReFantazio and The Broken Clock 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 |  The Broken Clock | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 3.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.6% positive (13,194 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ATLUS | David Bassols Colls |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024) is 1 year older than The Broken Clock (2025).
- The Broken Clock is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Metaphor: ReFantazio (3.49 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Metaphor: ReFantazio is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Broken Clock has no Deck rating yet.
Metaphor: ReFantazio vs The Broken Clock — FAQ
- Should I play Metaphor: ReFantazio or The Broken Clock first?
- If you want chronology, Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024) came out before The Broken Clock (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 The Broken Clock 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.
- Does Metaphor: ReFantazio run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Metaphor: ReFantazio is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Broken Clock doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.