Choose FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Choose FINAL FANTASY XIV Online if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. 60,003 Steam reviews back the pick.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online vs ASURA
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online and ASURA both land in Massively Multiplayer, 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 Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online (2014) is 9 years older than ASURA (2023). FINAL FANTASY XIV Online scores higher on Steam reviews (86.8% positive) than ASURA (63.2% 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 ASURA
Choose ASURA if you want an Adventure, Free To Play, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. ASURA launched in 2023.
Both FINAL FANTASY XIV Online and ASURA sit in Massively Multiplayer and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP, 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 XIV Online |  ASURA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Genres | Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 86.8% positive (60,003 reviews) | 63.2% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Square Enix | Debuz |
Side by side
- Both share Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam.
- FINAL FANTASY XIV Online (2014) is 9 years older than ASURA (2023).
- FINAL FANTASY XIV Online scores higher on Steam reviews (86.8% positive) than ASURA (63.2% positive).
- ASURA is free; FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is paid (19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is Deck Playable, ASURA is Deck Unsupported.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online vs ASURA — FAQ
- Should I play FINAL FANTASY XIV Online or ASURA first?
- If you want chronology, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online (2014) came out before ASURA (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 XIV Online and ASURA similar?
- They overlap on Massively Multiplayer, 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 FINAL FANTASY XIV Online and ASURA have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: FINAL FANTASY XIV Online ships Online Co-op, Co-op; ASURA ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is ASURA free?
- Yes — ASURA is a free-to-play Steam title. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is paid (19.99 USD).