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Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey / フィリスのアトリエ ~不思議な旅の錬金術士~VSAtelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Winner

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

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Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey / フィリスのアトリエ ~不思議な旅の錬金術士~
2 of 13 metrics
Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy
11 of 13 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
N/A -
$122.35 Wins
Sales Frequency
0 price changes -
39 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
84/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
82.1% positive -
88.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
549 -
3.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
451 -
2.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
98 Wins
367 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
14 Wins
Steam Recommendations
550 -
3.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
45 -
49 Wins
Supported Languages
2 languages -
6 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2017 -
Jan 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAtelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey / フィリスのアトリエ ~不思議な旅の錬金術士~

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Wait for SaleAtelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey / フィリスのアトリエ ~不思議な旅の錬金術士~
Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

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Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey / フィリスのアトリエ ~不思議な旅の錬金術士~

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Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy

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Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey / フィリスのアトリエ ~不思議な旅の錬金術士~

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

82% positive (549 reviews) — mostly positive
549 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

88% positive (3,153 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
3,153 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$122.35 — high price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Strong +25% player growth
15 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAtelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey / フィリスのアトリエ ~不思議な旅の錬金術士~Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy
Release Date
March 7, 2017
January 25, 2021
Developers
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Publishers
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
45
49

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey / フィリスのアトリエ ~不思議な旅の錬金術士~ or Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy?

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy won the comparison against Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey / フィリスのアトリエ ~不思議な旅の錬金術士~ 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 Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey / フィリスのアトリエ ~不思議な旅の錬金術士~ worth buying over Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy?

Based on the metrics, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy 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. Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey / フィリスのアトリエ ~不思議な旅の錬金術士~ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 04:34 AM UTC

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