Choose Tales of Symphonia
Choose Tales of Symphonia if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,792 Steam reviews back the pick.
Tales of Symphonia vs Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Tales of Symphonia and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA 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. Tales of Symphonia (2016) is 2 years older than Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA (2018). Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than Tales of Symphonia (85% 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 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Choose Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA if you want an Action game with Shared/Split Screen. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.5% positive across 2,254 reviews.
Both Tales of Symphonia and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA sit in RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Tales of Symphonia |  Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (2,792 reviews) | 92.5% positive (2,254 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. | Nihon Falcom |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Tales of Symphonia (2016) is 2 years older than Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA (2018).
- Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than Tales of Symphonia (85% positive).
- Tales of Symphonia is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Tales of Symphonia vs Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA — FAQ
- Which is better, Tales of Symphonia or Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA?
- On Steam reviews Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA scores higher (92.5% positive) than Tales of Symphonia (85% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Tales of Symphonia or Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA first?
- If you want chronology, Tales of Symphonia (2016) came out before Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA (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 Tales of Symphonia and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA 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.
- Do both Tales of Symphonia and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Tales of Symphonia ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do Tales of Symphonia and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.