Choose Tokyo Xanadu eX+
Choose Tokyo Xanadu eX+ if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.9% positive across 729 reviews.
Tokyo Xanadu eX+ vs Shining Resonance Refrain
Tokyo Xanadu eX+ and Shining Resonance Refrain 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 Shining Resonance Refrain (2018). Tokyo Xanadu eX+ scores higher on Steam reviews (87.9% positive) than Shining Resonance Refrain (70.8% 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 Shining Resonance Refrain
Choose Shining Resonance Refrain if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shining Resonance Refrain launched in 2018.
Both Tokyo Xanadu eX+ and Shining Resonance Refrain 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Tokyo Xanadu eX+ |  Shining Resonance Refrain | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | RPG | Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 35.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.9% positive (729 reviews) | 70.8% positive (383 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nihon Falcom | SEGA |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Tokyo Xanadu eX+ (2017) is 1 year older than Shining Resonance Refrain (2018).
- Tokyo Xanadu eX+ scores higher on Steam reviews (87.9% positive) than Shining Resonance Refrain (70.8% positive).
- Shining Resonance Refrain is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Tokyo Xanadu eX+ (5.99 USD vs. 35.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Tokyo Xanadu eX+ is Deck Playable, Shining Resonance Refrain is Deck Verified.
Tokyo Xanadu eX+ vs Shining Resonance Refrain — FAQ
- Which is better, Tokyo Xanadu eX+ or Shining Resonance Refrain?
- On Steam reviews Tokyo Xanadu eX+ scores higher (87.9% positive) than Shining Resonance Refrain (70.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Tokyo Xanadu eX+ is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Tokyo Xanadu eX+ or Shining Resonance Refrain first?
- If you want chronology, Tokyo Xanadu eX+ (2017) came out before Shining Resonance Refrain (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 Tokyo Xanadu eX+ and Shining Resonance Refrain 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.