Choose Xanadu Next
Choose Xanadu Next if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Xanadu Next launched in 2016.
Xanadu Next vs The Legend of Azarias
Xanadu Next and The Legend of Azarias both land in Action, 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, RPG on Steam. Xanadu Next (2016) is 6 years older than The Legend of Azarias (2022). The Legend of Azarias is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Xanadu Next (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Legend of Azarias
Choose The Legend of Azarias if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Legend of Azarias launched in 2022.
Both Xanadu Next and The Legend of Azarias sit in Action 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
 Xanadu Next |  The Legend of Azarias | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.4% positive (512 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nihon Falcom | Michael Richard Lannon |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Xanadu Next (2016) is 6 years older than The Legend of Azarias (2022).
- The Legend of Azarias is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Xanadu Next (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Xanadu Next is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; The Legend of Azarias has no Deck rating yet.
Xanadu Next vs The Legend of Azarias — FAQ
- Should I play Xanadu Next or The Legend of Azarias first?
- If you want chronology, Xanadu Next (2016) came out before The Legend of Azarias (2022). 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 Xanadu Next and The Legend of Azarias similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.