Choose Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
Choose Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) if you want the Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 68% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,699 Steam reviews back the pick.
Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) vs STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) and STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R 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. Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) (2014) is 9 years older than STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R (2023). STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) (84% 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 STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
Choose STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R if you want an Action game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.5% positive across 1,960 reviews.
Both Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) and STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R sit in RPG on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) |  STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Genres | RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84% positive (1,699 reviews) | 95.5% positive (1,960 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Square Enix, DotEmu SAS. | Square Enix, Gemdrops, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) (2014) is 9 years older than STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R (2023).
- STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) (84% positive).
- Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R (7.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) is Deck Playable, STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R is Deck Verified.
Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) vs STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R — FAQ
- Which is better, Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) or STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R?
- On Steam reviews STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R scores higher (95.5% positive) than Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) (84% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) or STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R first?
- If you want chronology, Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) (2014) came out before STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R (2023). 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 Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) and STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R 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.