Which is better, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA or Tokyo Xanadu eX+?

On Steam reviews Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA scores higher (92.5% positive) than Tokyo Xanadu eX+ (87.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.

Should I play Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA or Tokyo Xanadu eX+ first?

If you want chronology, Tokyo Xanadu eX+ (2017) came out before Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA (2018). 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 Tokyo Xanadu eX+ 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.

Does Tokyo Xanadu eX+ 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 Tokyo Xanadu eX+ is listed as single-player only.

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA vs Tokyo Xanadu eX+

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA and Tokyo Xanadu eX+ 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. Tokyo Xanadu eX+ (2017) is 1 year older than Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA (2018). Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than Tokyo Xanadu eX+ (87.9% 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 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

Choose Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.5% positive across 2,254 reviews.

Choose Tokyo Xanadu eX+

Choose Tokyo Xanadu eX+ if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Tokyo Xanadu eX+ launched in 2017.

Both Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA and Tokyo Xanadu eX+ sit in 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.

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA vs Tokyo Xanadu eX+ — Steam metadata comparison
	Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA	Tokyo Xanadu eX+
Released	2018	2017
Genres	Action, RPG	RPG
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Deck Playable
Price	19.99 USD	35.99 USD
Steam reviews	92.5% positive (2,254 reviews)	87.9% positive (729 reviews)
Multiplayer	Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op	Single-player only
Developers	Nihon Falcom	Nihon Falcom

Side by side

Both are RPG games on Steam.
Tokyo Xanadu eX+ (2017) is 1 year older than Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA (2018).
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than Tokyo Xanadu eX+ (87.9% positive).
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Tokyo Xanadu eX+ (19.99 USD vs. 35.99 USD).
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA has co-op; Tokyo Xanadu eX+ does not.
Steam Deck: Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is Deck Verified, Tokyo Xanadu eX+ is Deck Playable.