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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online vs Fantasy World Souls

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online and Fantasy World Souls 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 Fantasy World Souls (2023). FINAL FANTASY XIV Online scores higher on Steam reviews (86.8% positive) than Fantasy World Souls (84.8% 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 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. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 86.8% positive across 60,003 reviews.

Choose Fantasy World Souls

Choose Fantasy World Souls if you want an Indie and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Fantasy World Souls launched in 2023.

Both FINAL FANTASY XIV Online and Fantasy World Souls 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.

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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online vs Fantasy World Souls — Steam metadata comparison
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online — Steam game coverFINAL FANTASY XIV OnlineFantasy World Souls — Steam game coverFantasy World Souls
Released20142023
GenresMassively Multiplayer, RPGIndie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price19.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews86.8% positive (60,003 reviews)84.8% positive (105 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-opMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op
DevelopersSquare EnixDreamWeaver

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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online vs Fantasy World Souls — FAQ

Which is better, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online or Fantasy World Souls?
On Steam reviews FINAL FANTASY XIV Online scores higher (86.8% positive) than Fantasy World Souls (84.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online 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 XIV Online or Fantasy World Souls first?
If you want chronology, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online (2014) came out before Fantasy World Souls (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 Fantasy World Souls 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 Fantasy World Souls have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: FINAL FANTASY XIV Online ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Fantasy World Souls ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Is Fantasy World Souls free?
Yes — Fantasy World Souls is a free-to-play Steam title. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is paid (19.99 USD).
Does FINAL FANTASY XIV Online run on Steam Deck?
Yes — FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Fantasy World Souls doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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