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Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret KeyVSBLUE REFLECTION

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
BLUE REFLECTION

BLUE REFLECTION

Quality
65Popularity
25Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$59.99
Buy Now

Winner

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key wins 15 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.

15
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key
15 of 15 metrics
BLUE REFLECTION
0 of 15 metrics
0

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$38.58 Wins
N/A -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$32.20 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-36% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
11 price changes Wins
0 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
85/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
87.7% positive Wins
79.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.9K Wins
1.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.7K Wins
1.0K -
Negative Steam Reviews
236 Wins
254 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
15 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
1.9K Wins
1.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
48 Wins
47 -
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
3 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2023 Wins
Sep 2017 -
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.

Wait for SaleBLUE REFLECTION

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 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key
BLUE REFLECTION

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
BLUE REFLECTION

BLUE REFLECTION

1 Store
Steam
Steam$59.99Buy Now

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.

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

BLUE REFLECTION

Quality

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

80% positive (1,265 reviews) — mostly positive
1,265 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$59.99 — premium price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +100%
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAtelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret KeyBLUE REFLECTION
Release Date
March 23, 2023
September 26, 2017
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
47

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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

No PC requirements data available

BLUE REFLECTION

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows® 10 (64bit required)
  • Processor: Core i7 3.4GHz over
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX960 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 35 GB available space
  • Sound Card: OnBoard

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key or BLUE REFLECTION?

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key won the comparison against BLUE REFLECTION 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 BLUE REFLECTION?

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, 03:11 AM UTC

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