Choose Ys X: Nordics
Choose Ys X: Nordics if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Ys X: Nordics launched in 2024.
Ys X: Nordics vs 星海乐章 | GALIX: NewHorizons | 星の旅：億万年の絆
Ys X: Nordics and 星海乐章 | GALIX: NewHorizons | 星の旅：億万年の絆 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. Ys X: Nordics has co-op; 星海乐章 | GALIX: NewHorizons | 星の旅：億万年の絆 does not. Ys X: Nordics is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; 星海乐章 | GALIX: NewHorizons | 星の旅：億万年の絆 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 星海乐章 | GALIX: NewHorizons | 星の旅：億万年の絆
Choose 星海乐章 | GALIX: NewHorizons | 星の旅：億万年の絆 if you want an Indie and Simulation game with DualShock Controller Support and Gamepad Recommended. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment.
Both Ys X: Nordics and 星海乐章 | GALIX: NewHorizons | 星の旅：億万年の絆 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
 Ys X: Nordics |  星海乐章 | GALIX: NewHorizons | 星の旅：億万年の絆 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | — |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 47.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 76.2% positive (673 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH | Magic Fish Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Ys X: Nordics has co-op; 星海乐章 | GALIX: NewHorizons | 星の旅：億万年の絆 does not.
- Ys X: Nordics is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; 星海乐章 | GALIX: NewHorizons | 星の旅：億万年の絆 has no Deck rating yet.
Ys X: Nordics vs 星海乐章 | GALIX: NewHorizons | 星の旅：億万年の絆 — FAQ
- Are Ys X: Nordics and 星海乐章 | GALIX: NewHorizons | 星の旅：億万年の絆 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 星海乐章 | GALIX: NewHorizons | 星の旅：億万年の絆 have multiplayer like Ys X: Nordics?
- No. Ys X: Nordics supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while 星海乐章 | GALIX: NewHorizons | 星の旅：億万年の絆 is listed as single-player only.
- Does Ys X: Nordics run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ys X: Nordics is rated Deck Playable by Valve. 星海乐章 | GALIX: NewHorizons | 星の旅：億万年の絆 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.