Choose LOST SPHEAR
Choose LOST SPHEAR if you want the Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 64% cheaper on the Steam Store. LOST SPHEAR launched in 2018.
LOST SPHEAR vs Metaphor: ReFantazio
LOST SPHEAR and Metaphor: ReFantazio both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. LOST SPHEAR (2018) is 6 years older than Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024). Metaphor: ReFantazio scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% 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 Metaphor: ReFantazio
Choose Metaphor: ReFantazio if you want the Camera Comfort, Surround Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.6% positive across 13,194 reviews.
Both LOST SPHEAR and Metaphor: ReFantazio sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Stereo Sound, Keyboard Only Option, and Adjustable Difficulty, 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 |  Metaphor: ReFantazio | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 12.49 USD | 34.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.5% positive (121 reviews) | 92.6% positive (13,194 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tokyo RPG Factory | ATLUS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- LOST SPHEAR (2018) is 6 years older than Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024).
- Metaphor: ReFantazio scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% positive) than LOST SPHEAR (54.5% positive).
- LOST SPHEAR is currently ~64% cheaper on Steam than Metaphor: ReFantazio (12.49 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: LOST SPHEAR is Deck Verified, Metaphor: ReFantazio is Deck Playable.
LOST SPHEAR vs Metaphor: ReFantazio — FAQ
- Which is better, LOST SPHEAR or Metaphor: ReFantazio?
- On Steam reviews Metaphor: ReFantazio scores higher (92.6% positive) than LOST SPHEAR (54.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Metaphor: ReFantazio 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 Metaphor: ReFantazio first?
- If you want chronology, LOST SPHEAR (2018) came out before Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024). 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 Metaphor: ReFantazio similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.