Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream vs Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling is $21.43 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream | Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 67 | 70 |
| Quality | 90 | 94 |
| Value | 73 | 75 |
| Popularity | 27 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $24.09 | $2.66 |
| Steam Review Score | 94% positive | 97.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 31 | 39 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$24.09−60%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$26.32−56%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$42.93−28%Buy Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$2.66−87%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.82−86%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$3.29−84%Buy Side by side over time
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious DreamBug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
Details and requirements
| Item | Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream | Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 24, 2022 | November 21, 2019 |
| Developers | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | Moonsprout Games |
| Publishers | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | DANGEN Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10, 64bit | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 6700 or over, AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or over | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 or over, AMD Radeon RX 580 or over, 1920x1080 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream or Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling?
Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling won the comparison against Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream 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 Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream worth buying over Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling?
Based on the metrics, Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling 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. Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:03 PM UTC