Choose Xanadu Next
Choose Xanadu Next if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Xanadu Next launched in 2016.
Xanadu Next vs Anima: Gate of Memories - The Nameless Chronicles
Xanadu Next and Anima: Gate of Memories - The Nameless Chronicles 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 2 years older than Anima: Gate of Memories - The Nameless Chronicles (2018). Xanadu Next scores higher on Steam reviews (92.4% positive) than Anima: Gate of Memories - The Nameless Chronicles (73.7% positive). 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 Anima: Gate of Memories - The Nameless Chronicles
Choose Anima: Gate of Memories - The Nameless Chronicles if you want an Adventure experience. Anima: Gate of Memories - The Nameless Chronicles launched in 2018.
Both Xanadu Next and Anima: Gate of Memories - The Nameless Chronicles 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 |  Anima: Gate of Memories - The Nameless Chronicles | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.4% positive (512 reviews) | 73.7% positive (38 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nihon Falcom | Anima Project |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Xanadu Next (2016) is 2 years older than Anima: Gate of Memories - The Nameless Chronicles (2018).
- Xanadu Next scores higher on Steam reviews (92.4% positive) than Anima: Gate of Memories - The Nameless Chronicles (73.7% positive).
- Xanadu Next is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Anima: Gate of Memories - The Nameless Chronicles (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Xanadu Next is Deck Unsupported, Anima: Gate of Memories - The Nameless Chronicles is Deck Playable.
Xanadu Next vs Anima: Gate of Memories - The Nameless Chronicles — FAQ
- Should I play Xanadu Next or Anima: Gate of Memories - The Nameless Chronicles first?
- If you want chronology, Xanadu Next (2016) came out before Anima: Gate of Memories - The Nameless Chronicles (2018). 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 Anima: Gate of Memories - The Nameless Chronicles 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.