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Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret HideoutVSAtelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

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

Winner

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream wins 11 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 Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout
4 of 15 metrics
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1186.79 -
$27.28 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$26.77 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-55% Wins
Sales Frequency
97 price changes -
181 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
75/100 -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
85.2% positive -
94% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
7.5K Wins
2.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
6.4K Wins
2.0K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K -
129 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
21 -
32 Wins
Steam Recommendations
7.4K Wins
2.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
49 Wins
48 -
Supported Languages
4 languages -
5 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2019 -
Feb 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAtelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there 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 Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout
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: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout

Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout

2 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO$1,186.79Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +2% $1,207.95View
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −55% $27.28Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +1% $27.47View
GamersGate
GamersGate +10% $30.00View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +120% $59.99View
Steam
Steam +120% $59.99View

Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

85% positive (7,461 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
7,461 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$1186.79 — high price

Popularity

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

Player count surging +144%
39 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 (2,160 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,160 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$27.28 — 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 +257%
50 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsAtelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret HideoutAtelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
Release Date
October 28, 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
49
48

Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout

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
Which is better: Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout 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: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout 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: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout 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: Sep 5, 2026, 07:44 PM UTC

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