Ashen vs STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Ashen is $12.44 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ashen | STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 47 | 59 |
| Quality | 71 | 68 |
| Value | 34 | 74 |
| Popularity | 29 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.45 | $14.89 |
| Steam Review Score | 67.2% positive | 82.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 7 | 112 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Ashen
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$2.45−94%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$3.02−92%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$5.99−85%Buy STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
Side by side over time
AshenSTRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
Details and requirements
| Item | Ashen | STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 9, 2019 | April 6, 2023 |
| Developers | A44 | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD., Square Enix |
| Publishers | Annapurna Interactive | Square Enix |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64 Bit) | Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 @ 3.5GHz or AMD FX 6 Core | AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 / Intel® Core™ i7-8700 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or AMD R9 290X (4GB VRAM) | AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 XT / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 SUPER |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | 90 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ashen or STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN?
STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN won the comparison against Ashen based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Ashen worth buying over STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN?
Based on the metrics, STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC