DELTARUNE vs Metaphor: ReFantazio
DELTARUNE is an action-RPG JRPG game from tobyfox (2025) while Metaphor: ReFantazio is an action-RPG JRPG game from ATLUS (2024).
What each one is
Steam files DELTARUNE under Action-RPG and JRPG. In contrast, it files Metaphor: ReFantazio under Action-RPG and JRPG.
Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-5 are available now, with more planned as free updates!
After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.
At a glance
| DELTARUNE | Metaphor: ReFantazio | |
|---|---|---|
| GamingPickz Score | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Steam rating | Overwhelmingly Positive (98%, 133,535) | Very Positive (90%, 42,897) |
| Critic aggregate | No aggregate | 92/100 |
| Price | $24.99 | $69.99 |
| Install size | 1 GB | 93 GB |
| Steam Deck | verified | playable |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Developer | tobyfox | ATLUS |
Prices and Steam ratings are read live and move over time.
DELTARUNE vs Metaphor: ReFantazio, point by point
Each facet side by side. A round is marked won only where a figure settles it; feel and "which is better" carry no mark, because no number we hold decides them.
Genre and premise
DELTARUNEAction-RPG JRPG gameMetaphor: ReFantazioAction-RPG JRPG gameWhat each is filed as. Each game describes itself in full above; we do not judge a premise.
How it plays
DELTARUNEStory Rich, Pixel Graphics, FunnyMetaphor: ReFantazioRPG, JRPG, Turn-Based CombatThe tags players apply most, in order of votes. A read on feel, not a verdict.
Reception
DELTARUNE ✓Score 8.6 · 98% on SteamMetaphor: ReFantazioScore 8.2 · 90% on Steam · 92 criticThe GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment, critics and popularity, computed the same way for every game.
Content and scale
DELTARUNE133,535 reviews · 1 add-on · 1 GBMetaphor: ReFantazio42,897 reviews · 8 add-ons · 93 GBReach and footprint, not quality: more reviews or a bigger install is not a better game.
Price
DELTARUNE ✓$24.99Metaphor: ReFantazio$69.99Read live from Steam and subject to change.
On a Steam Deck
DELTARUNE ✓VerifiedMetaphor: ReFantazioPlayableValve's own Deck compatibility rating.
DELTARUNE takes 3 of the marked rounds to 0. That is only what a number can decide, not which you will enjoy more.
The two on the grid
Compare the whole catalogueDELTARUNE and Metaphor: ReFantazio on the axes the GamingPickz Score is built from, on the full 0 to 100 scale so each dot is its real position. Change either axis to compare them on any measure.
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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
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How positions are decided
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Which to pick, by what you want
- The higher-rated of the two: DELTARUNE (GamingPickz Score 8.6)
- The cheaper right now: DELTARUNE ($24.99)
- Better on a Steam Deck: DELTARUNE (verified)
- Lighter on storage: DELTARUNE (1 GB)
- The safer bet by weight of reviews: DELTARUNE (133,535 reviews)
What they have in common
Both are tagged by Steam players with:
Story RichRPGSingleplayerFantasyAction RPGJRPG
Where they differ
Great SoundtrackPixel GraphicsFunnyBullet Hell2DEmotional
Turn-Based CombatAnimeAdventureTime ManagementTurn-Based StrategyDark Fantasy
Tags players apply to one game and not the other.
Difficulty and who each is for
By the tags players apply, DELTARUNE is demanding, for players who want a challenge. Metaphor: ReFantazio is middle-of-the-road on difficulty.
System requirements, side by side
| DELTARUNE | Metaphor: ReFantazio | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum GPU | 128 MB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
| Minimum CPU | — | Intel Core i5-3470 |
| Minimum RAM | 2 GB | 6 GB |
| Install size | 1 GB | 93 GB |
Can your PC run them? Check each against your own kit: DELTARUNE · Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Accessibility features
Steam store pages declare 1 accessibility feature for DELTARUNE and 7 for Metaphor: ReFantazio. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
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Common questions
How different are DELTARUNE and Metaphor: ReFantazio in scope?
DELTARUNE has drawn 133,535 Steam reviews, ships 1 add-on and installs in 1 GB. Metaphor: ReFantazio has drawn 42,897 Steam reviews, ships 8 add-ons and installs in 93 GB.
Is DELTARUNE or Metaphor: ReFantazio better?
By the GamingPickz Score, DELTARUNE rates higher (8.6 to 8.2). That is a composite of player sentiment, the critic aggregate and popularity, not our taste. "Better" also depends on price, length and platform, which the table above lays out.
Which is cheaper, DELTARUNE or Metaphor: ReFantazio?
DELTARUNE is cheaper right now at $24.99, against $69.99. Prices move, so this is read live from Steam and can change.
Do you rank one above the other for a fee?
No. Neither game, nor anyone else, pays for placement or a verdict here. The order and every figure come out of the same public data the rest of the site uses.
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How we compare, and what we will not do
The GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment (adjusted for sample size), the critic aggregate and popularity, computed by the same code every ranked list on this site uses. The Steam rating label is Valve's own, reconstructed from the positive percentage and review count. Prices are read live. We do not write an opinion of which game is "better": we report the numbers and say which wins each measurable question above.