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Atelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ DXVSAtelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key

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

Atelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ DX

Atelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ DX

Quality
73Popularity
23Value
51
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−11% $35.59
Buy Now
VS
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key

CasualSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
86Popularity
27Value
87
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−46% $32.20
Buy Now

Winner

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

7
Atelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ DX
7 of 15 metrics
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key
8 of 15 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$35.59 Wins
$38.58 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.19 Wins
$32.20 -
Best Current Discount
-11% -
-36% Wins
Sales Frequency
40 price changes Wins
11 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
85/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
91.5% positive Wins
87.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
714 -
1.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
653 -
1.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
61 Wins
236 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
34 Wins
15 -
Steam Recommendations
662 -
1.9K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
54 Wins
48 -
Supported Languages
4 languages -
5 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2018 -
Mar 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAtelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ DX

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

Worth ItAtelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Atelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ DX
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key

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 Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ DX

Atelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ DX

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −11% $35.59Buy Now
Steam
Steam +12% $39.99View
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −46% $32.20Buy Now
Steam
Steam +86% $59.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Atelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ DX

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

91% positive (714 reviews) — very positive reception
714 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$35.59 — mid-range price
11% off — minor discount

Popularity

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

-16% minor player decrease
26 concurrent players — niche audience

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key

Quality

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

88% positive (1,919 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,919 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$32.20 — mid-range price
46% off — decent discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-8% minor player decrease
11 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAtelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ DXAtelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key
Release Date
December 3, 2018
March 23, 2023
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
54
48

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Atelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ DX

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10 (64bit required)
  • Processor: Core i7 3.4GHz over
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX960 or better, 1920x1080 (Graphic Memory 2GB or better)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 17 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 16bit Stereo 48kHzWAVE

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Atelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ DX or Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key?

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key won the comparison against Atelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ DX 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 Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ DX worth buying over Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key?

Based on the metrics, Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key 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 Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

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

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