Choose Metaphor: ReFantazio
Choose Metaphor: ReFantazio if you want an Action game with Camera Comfort, Surround Sound, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. 13,194 Steam reviews back the pick.
Metaphor: ReFantazio vs BLUE REFLECTION Quartet
Metaphor: ReFantazio and BLUE REFLECTION Quartet both land in 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024) is 2 years older than BLUE REFLECTION Quartet (2026). Metaphor: ReFantazio is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than BLUE REFLECTION Quartet (34.99 USD vs. 49.99 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 BLUE REFLECTION Quartet
Choose BLUE REFLECTION Quartet if you want a Casual game with DualShock Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. BLUE REFLECTION Quartet launched in 2026.
Both Metaphor: ReFantazio and BLUE REFLECTION Quartet sit in Adventure and RPG on Steam and both list Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, and Adjustable Difficulty, 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 |  BLUE REFLECTION Quartet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.6% positive (13,194 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ATLUS | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024) is 2 years older than BLUE REFLECTION Quartet (2026).
- Metaphor: ReFantazio is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than BLUE REFLECTION Quartet (34.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Metaphor: ReFantazio is Deck Playable, BLUE REFLECTION Quartet is Deck Verified.
Metaphor: ReFantazio vs BLUE REFLECTION Quartet — FAQ
- Should I play Metaphor: ReFantazio or BLUE REFLECTION Quartet first?
- If you want chronology, Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024) came out before BLUE REFLECTION Quartet (2026). 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 BLUE REFLECTION Quartet similar?
- They overlap on 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.