Choose OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
Choose OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 4,900 Steam reviews back the pick.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ vs LIVE A LIVE
OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ and LIVE A LIVE 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. OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (2019) is 4 years older than LIVE A LIVE (2023). LIVE A LIVE scores higher on Steam reviews (88.8% positive) than OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (86.3% 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 LIVE A LIVE
Choose LIVE A LIVE if you want an Adventure game with Save Anytime. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88.8% positive across 394 reviews.
Both OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ and LIVE A LIVE sit in RPG on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ |  LIVE A LIVE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | RPG | Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.3% positive (4,900 reviews) | 88.8% positive (394 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Square Enix, ACQUIRE Corp. | Square Enix, historia Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (2019) is 4 years older than LIVE A LIVE (2023).
- LIVE A LIVE scores higher on Steam reviews (88.8% positive) than OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (86.3% positive).
- LIVE A LIVE is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (49.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ is Deck Playable, LIVE A LIVE is Deck Verified.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ vs LIVE A LIVE — FAQ
- Which is better, OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ or LIVE A LIVE?
- On Steam reviews LIVE A LIVE scores higher (88.8% positive) than OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (86.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, LIVE A LIVE is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ or LIVE A LIVE first?
- If you want chronology, OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (2019) came out before LIVE A LIVE (2023). 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 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ and LIVE A LIVE 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.