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Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret FairyVSAtelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX

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

Too Close to Call

Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics

7
Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy
7 of 14 metrics
Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$122.35 -
$38.50 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$19.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-4% Wins
Sales Frequency
39 price changes Wins
30 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
84/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
88.4% positive -
89.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.2K Wins
949 -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.8K Wins
853 -
Negative Steam Reviews
366 -
96 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
12 -
37 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.1K Wins
918 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
49 Wins
45 -
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
4 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2021 -
Apr 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
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.

Wait for SaleAtelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy
Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX

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 Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy

1 Store
Kinguin
Kinguin$122.35Buy Now
Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX

Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −4% $38.50Buy Now
Steam
Steam +4% $39.99View
Kinguin
Kinguin +88% $72.41View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy

Quality

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

88% positive (3,152 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
3,152 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.

+14% player growth
16 concurrent players — niche audience

Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

90% positive (948 reviews) — very positive reception
948 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$38.50 — mid-range price
4% off — minor discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

+24% player growth
42 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAtelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret FairyAtelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX
Release Date
January 25, 2021
April 21, 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
49
45

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy

No PC requirements data available

Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10, 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 2600 or over
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or over, AMD Radeon RX 470 or over, 1920x1080
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 12 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 16 bit stereo, 48kHz WAVE file can be played

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy or Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX?

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy and Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy worth buying over Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 02:14 PM UTC

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