Choose BLUE REFLECTION
Choose BLUE REFLECTION if it matches what drew you to this matchup. BLUE REFLECTION launched in 2017.
BLUE REFLECTION vs CRYSTAR
BLUE REFLECTION and CRYSTAR 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. BLUE REFLECTION (2017) is 2 years older than CRYSTAR (2019). BLUE REFLECTION scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than CRYSTAR (80.3% 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 CRYSTAR
Choose CRYSTAR if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 98% cheaper on the Steam Store. CRYSTAR launched in 2019.
Both BLUE REFLECTION and CRYSTAR sit in RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (81.6% vs 80.3% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 BLUE REFLECTION |  CRYSTAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 1.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (512 reviews) | 80.3% positive (456 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | FURYU CORPORATION |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- BLUE REFLECTION (2017) is 2 years older than CRYSTAR (2019).
- BLUE REFLECTION scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than CRYSTAR (80.3% positive).
- CRYSTAR is currently ~98% cheaper on Steam than BLUE REFLECTION (1.19 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: BLUE REFLECTION is Deck Unsupported, CRYSTAR is Deck Verified.
BLUE REFLECTION vs CRYSTAR — FAQ
- Which is better, BLUE REFLECTION or CRYSTAR?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: BLUE REFLECTION sits at 81.6% positive (512 reviews), CRYSTAR at 80.3% (456). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play BLUE REFLECTION or CRYSTAR first?
- If you want chronology, BLUE REFLECTION (2017) came out before CRYSTAR (2019). 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 BLUE REFLECTION and CRYSTAR 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.