Choose Metaphor: ReFantazio
Choose Metaphor: ReFantazio if you want an Action and Adventure game with Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. 13,194 Steam reviews back the pick.
Metaphor: ReFantazio vs The Arch-Enemy of Hy-Brasil
Metaphor: ReFantazio and The Arch-Enemy of Hy-Brasil 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. Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024) is 3 years older than The Arch-Enemy of Hy-Brasil (2027). Metaphor: ReFantazio is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Arch-Enemy of Hy-Brasil has no Deck rating yet. 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 Arch-Enemy of Hy-Brasil
Choose The Arch-Enemy of Hy-Brasil if you want the Gamepad Recommended, Custom Volume Controls, and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Arch-Enemy of Hy-Brasil launched in 2027.
Both Metaphor: ReFantazio and The Arch-Enemy of Hy-Brasil sit in RPG on Steam and both list Playable without Timed Input and Keyboard Only Option, 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 Arch-Enemy of Hy-Brasil | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 69.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 92.6% positive (13,194 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ATLUS | mikouri |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024) is 3 years older than The Arch-Enemy of Hy-Brasil (2027).
- Metaphor: ReFantazio is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Arch-Enemy of Hy-Brasil has no Deck rating yet.
Metaphor: ReFantazio vs The Arch-Enemy of Hy-Brasil — FAQ
- Should I play Metaphor: ReFantazio or The Arch-Enemy of Hy-Brasil first?
- If you want chronology, Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024) came out before The Arch-Enemy of Hy-Brasil (2027). 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 Arch-Enemy of Hy-Brasil 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.
- Does Metaphor: ReFantazio run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Metaphor: ReFantazio is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Arch-Enemy of Hy-Brasil doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.