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Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~VSAtelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

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

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Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

Quality
90Popularity
27Value
74
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 15 hours
−55% $26.87
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Winner

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~
2 of 15 metrics
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
13 of 15 metrics
13

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$59.99 -
$26.87 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$26.77 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-55% Wins
Sales Frequency
1 price changes -
95 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
88.9% positive -
94% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
523 -
2.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
465 -
2.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
58 Wins
129 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
11 -
36 Wins
Steam Recommendations
521 -
2.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 Wins
48 -
Supported Languages
4 languages -
5 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2019 -
Feb 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAtelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~

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

MaybeAtelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

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

Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~

Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~

1 Store
Steam
Steam$59.99Buy Now
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −55% $26.87Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +2% $27.32View
Steam
Steam +123% $59.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +123% $59.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +123% $59.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

89% positive (523 reviews) — very positive reception
523 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$59.99 — premium price

Popularity

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

-33% player decline
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

94% positive (2,144 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,144 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$26.87 — mid-range price
55% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($26.10)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAtelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
Release Date
May 20, 2019
February 24, 2022
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
50
48

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: Core i7 3.4GHz (4 core) or over
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or better, Graphic memory 2GB or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 16 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 16 bit stereo, 48KHz WAVE file can be played

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10, 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 6700 or over, AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or over
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 or over, AMD Radeon RX 580 or over, 1920x1080
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 16 bit stereo, 48kHz WAVE file can be played

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~ or Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream?

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream won the comparison against Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~ 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 Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~ worth buying over Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream?

Based on the metrics, Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream 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 Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC

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