The Japan-exclusive classic is coming to Steam in two weeks and we have good news for those hoping to play it on the Steam Deck! Earlier today, the official Square Enix Twitter announced that LIVE A LIVE has officially been Steam Deck verified!

While the game isn't as intensive as other big 3D games, it is still nice to see that green check mark appear. Of course, this doesn't indicate exactly how the game will run, but since Octopath Traveler 1 and 2 are both made with a similar style, I would be surprised if LIVE A LIVE had any real trouble running on the Steam Deck.

LIVE A LIVE will be available on April 27th and is 20% off ($40) until May 11th. For those interested in this unique 2D JRPG that spans across different time periods, here is the official description for it from the Steam store page:

LIVE A LIVE, originally only released for the Super Famicom in Japan, is being revived on Steam! Experience this legendary RPG, brought to life in the same HD-2D visual style as OCTOPATH TRAVELER.

Meet seven heroes, each with their own unique abilities and lives to live across different time periods. Experience their stories in any order you choose, uncovering shocking developments along the way:

  • Prehistory: A tribesman comes of age in a world without words.
  • The Wild West: A wanderer with a bounty on his head fights for his life.
  • Imperial China: A kung fu master searches for a worthy successor.
  • Twilight of Edo Japan: A shinobi undertakes an important secret mission.
  • Present Day: A martial artist strives to become the strongest there ever was.
  • The Near Future: A youth with psychic powers takes a stand against evil.
  • The Distant Future: A newly built robot is swept up in a tragedy in space.

Featuring remastered music from original composer Yoko Shimomura and produced by Takashi Tokita (the director of the original game), this remake retains everything that players loved about the original while also being accessible to newcomers.

LIVE A LIVE Steam Store Page

LIVE A LIVE Screenshots:

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Noah Kupetsky
A lover of gaming since 4, Noah has grown up with a love and passion for the industry. From there, he started to travel a lot and develop a joy for handheld and PC gaming. When the Steam Deck released, it just all clicked.
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