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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA vs Ys X: Proud Nordics

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA and Ys X: Proud Nordics 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 Ys X: Proud Nordics (2025). Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Ys X: Proud Nordics (19.99 USD vs. 59.99 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 currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,254 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Ys X: Proud Nordics

Choose Ys X: Proud Nordics if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Ys X: Proud Nordics launched in 2025.

Both Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA and Ys X: Proud Nordics 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 Ys X: Proud Nordics — Steam metadata comparison
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA — Steam game coverYs VIII: Lacrimosa of DANAYs X: Proud Nordics — Steam game coverYs X: Proud Nordics
Released20182025
GenresAction, RPGAction, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price19.99 USD59.99 USD
Steam reviews92.5% positive (2,254 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersNihon FalcomNihon Falcom

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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA vs Ys X: Proud Nordics — FAQ

Should I play Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA or Ys X: Proud Nordics first?
If you want chronology, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA (2018) came out before Ys X: Proud Nordics (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 Ys X: Proud Nordics 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 Ys X: Proud Nordics 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 Ys X: Proud Nordics is listed as single-player only.
Do Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA and Ys X: Proud Nordics both run on Steam Deck?
Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.
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