Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream vs The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd is $14.07 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 | The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 67 | 68 |
| Quality | 90 | 90 |
| Value | 75 | 76 |
| Popularity | 27 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $24.09 | $10.02 |
| Steam Review Score | 94% positive | 94.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 31 | 92 |
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 
Eneba Key marketplace$24.28−60%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$26.32−56%Buy The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$10.02−67%Buy Eneba Key marketplace$10.74−64%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$10.79−64%Buy Side by side over time
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious DreamThe Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd
Details and requirements
| Item | Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream | The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 24, 2022 | May 3, 2017 |
| Developers | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | Nihon Falcom |
| Publishers | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10, 64bit | Windows Vista or later (64-bit supported) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 6700 or over, AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or over | Core 2 Duo 2GHz or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 or over, AMD Radeon RX 580 or over, 1920x1080 | 64 MB VRAM, 3D accelerator compatible w/ DirectX 9.0c |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 9.0c |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream or The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd?
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd 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 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd?
Based on the metrics, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd 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. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:57 PM UTC