Choose I am Setsuna
Choose I am Setsuna if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,098 Steam reviews back the pick.
I am Setsuna vs OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
I am Setsuna and OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ 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. I am Setsuna (2016) is 3 years older than OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (2019). OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ scores higher on Steam reviews (86.3% positive) than I am Setsuna (70.3% 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 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
Choose OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ if you want the Playable without Timed Input and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 86.3% positive across 4,900 reviews.
Both I am Setsuna and OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ sit in RPG on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls and Stereo Sound, 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
 I am Setsuna |  OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.3% positive (1,098 reviews) | 86.3% positive (4,900 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tokyo RPG Factory | Square Enix, ACQUIRE Corp. |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- I am Setsuna (2016) is 3 years older than OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (2019).
- OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ scores higher on Steam reviews (86.3% positive) than I am Setsuna (70.3% positive).
- I am Setsuna is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (11.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: I am Setsuna is Deck Verified, OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ is Deck Playable.
I am Setsuna vs OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ — FAQ
- Which is better, I am Setsuna or OCTOPATH TRAVELER™?
- On Steam reviews OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ scores higher (86.3% positive) than I am Setsuna (70.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play I am Setsuna or OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ first?
- If you want chronology, I am Setsuna (2016) came out before OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (2019). 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 I am Setsuna and OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ 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.