Choose KINGDOM HEARTS IV
Choose KINGDOM HEARTS IV if it matches what drew you to this matchup. KINGDOM HEARTS IV launched in 2027.
KINGDOM HEARTS IV vs Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter
KINGDOM HEARTS IV and Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter 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. Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (2026) is 1 year older than KINGDOM HEARTS IV (2027). 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 Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter
Choose Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter if you want the Steam Input API Support and Gamepad Recommended side of the pairing. Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter launched in 2026.
Both KINGDOM HEARTS IV and Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and HDR available, 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
 KINGDOM HEARTS IV |  Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Square Enix | Nihon Falcom |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (2026) is 1 year older than KINGDOM HEARTS IV (2027).
KINGDOM HEARTS IV vs Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter — FAQ
- Should I play KINGDOM HEARTS IV or Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter first?
- If you want chronology, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (2026) came out before KINGDOM HEARTS IV (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 KINGDOM HEARTS IV and Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter 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.