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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA vs バグだらけの城

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA and バグだらけの城 both land in Action, 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, RPG on Steam. Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA (2018) is 7 years older than バグだらけの城 (2025). バグだらけの城 is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA (8.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

Choose Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,254 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose バグだらけの城

Choose バグだらけの城 if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. バグだらけの城 launched in 2025.

Both Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA and バグだらけの城 sit in Action and RPG on Steam, 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

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA vs バグだらけの城 — Steam metadata comparison
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA — Steam game coverYs VIII: Lacrimosa of DANAバグだらけの城 — Steam game coverバグだらけの城
Released20182025
GenresAction, RPGAction, Indie, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD8.99 USD
Steam reviews92.5% positive (2,254 reviews)—
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersNihon FalcomMeteorWing

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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA vs バグだらけの城 — FAQ

Should I play Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA or バグだらけの城 first?
If you want chronology, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA (2018) came out before バグだらけの城 (2025). 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 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA and バグだらけの城 similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
Does バグだらけの城 have multiplayer like Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA?
No. Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while バグだらけの城 is listed as single-player only.
Does Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is rated Deck Verified by Valve. バグだらけの城 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA vs バグだらけの城 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run