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Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret KeyVSAtelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

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

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
VS
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 12 hours
−55% $26.86
Buy Now

Winner

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

3
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key
3 of 13 metrics
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
10 of 13 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$38.58 -
$26.86 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$32.20 -
$26.77 Wins
Best Current Discount
-36% -
-55% Wins
Sales Frequency
11 price changes -
97 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
85/100 Wins
83/100 -
Steam Review Score
87.7% positive -
94% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.9K -
2.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.7K -
2.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
236 -
129 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
15 -
34 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.9K -
2.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
48
48
Supported Languages
5 languages
5 languages
Release Date
Mar 2023 Wins
Feb 2022 -
GameValio Recommendation
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.

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 Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key
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 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
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −55% $26.86Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +1% $27.24View
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 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.

Strong +44% player growth
26 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.

$26.86 — mid-range price
55% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($26.10)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +160%
52 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAtelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret KeyAtelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
Release Date
March 23, 2023
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
48
48

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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

No PC requirements data available

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 Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key or Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream?

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream won the comparison against Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key 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 Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key 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 Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 06:25 AM UTC

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