Choose LOST SPHEAR
Choose LOST SPHEAR if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 48% cheaper on the Steam Store. LOST SPHEAR launched in 2018.
LOST SPHEAR vs BRAVELY DEFAULT II
LOST SPHEAR and BRAVELY DEFAULT II both land in 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. LOST SPHEAR (2018) is 3 years older than BRAVELY DEFAULT II (2021). BRAVELY DEFAULT II scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than LOST SPHEAR (54.5% 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 BRAVELY DEFAULT II
Choose BRAVELY DEFAULT II if you want the Color Alternatives and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 81.3% positive across 871 reviews.
Both LOST SPHEAR and BRAVELY DEFAULT II sit in Adventure and RPG on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 LOST SPHEAR |  BRAVELY DEFAULT II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 12.49 USD | 23.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.5% positive (121 reviews) | 81.3% positive (871 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tokyo RPG Factory | Square Enix, Claytechworks |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- LOST SPHEAR (2018) is 3 years older than BRAVELY DEFAULT II (2021).
- BRAVELY DEFAULT II scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than LOST SPHEAR (54.5% positive).
- LOST SPHEAR is currently ~48% cheaper on Steam than BRAVELY DEFAULT II (12.49 USD vs. 23.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: LOST SPHEAR is Deck Verified, BRAVELY DEFAULT II is Deck Playable.
LOST SPHEAR vs BRAVELY DEFAULT II — FAQ
- Which is better, LOST SPHEAR or BRAVELY DEFAULT II?
- On Steam reviews BRAVELY DEFAULT II scores higher (81.3% positive) than LOST SPHEAR (54.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, BRAVELY DEFAULT II is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play LOST SPHEAR or BRAVELY DEFAULT II first?
- If you want chronology, LOST SPHEAR (2018) came out before BRAVELY DEFAULT II (2021). 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 LOST SPHEAR and BRAVELY DEFAULT II similar?
- They overlap on 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.