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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land

Quality
55Popularity
28Value
64
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-28% $50.05
Buy Now
VS
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Quality
86Popularity
37Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈23h
-87% $3.87
Buy Now

Winner

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

3
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land
3 of 15 metrics
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$50.05 -
$3.87 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$40.03 -
$3.61 Wins
Best Current Discount
-28% -
-87% Wins
Sales Frequency
105 price changes -
110 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
81/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
64.3% positive -
88.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.5K -
37.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.6K -
32.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
877 Wins
4.3K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
28 -
340 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.4K -
36.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
47 -
59 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
7 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2025 Wins
Jan 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAtelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Worth ItDragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

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 Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -28% $50.05Buy Now
Steam
Steam +40% $69.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +40% $69.99View
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -87% $3.87Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +675% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +675% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

64% positive (2,457 reviews) — mixed opinions
2,457 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$50.05 — premium price
28% off — modest discount
Historical low: $39.19 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-29% player decline
29 concurrent players — niche audience

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

88% positive (36,971 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
36,971 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.87 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount
Historical low: $3.16 — room for better deals

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-24% minor player decrease
341 concurrent players — smaller but active
36,971 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAtelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned LandDragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Release Date
March 20, 2025
January 15, 2016
Developers
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Capcom
Publishers
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Capcom
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
47
59

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10, Windows® 11 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 8700 以上, AMD Ryzen 5 3600 以上
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 以上, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 以上, VRAM 6GB 以上
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 48000Hz、16bit、ステレオ
  • Additional Notes: ウィンドウサイズ 1920×1080 60FPS グラフィック設定「NORMAL」 ※Windows® 11をご使用の場合、Windows® 11のシステム要件に準じます。

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX-compatible sound card or onboard audio chip
  • Additional Notes: 1) Supports Keyboard+Mouse and XInput/DirectInput devices including Xbox 360, Xbox One, DualShock4 and Steam Controller.
    2) Some high end integrated graphics chips and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported by Capcom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land or Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen?

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen won the comparison against Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land 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 Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land worth buying over Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen?

Based on the metrics, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen 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. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:59 AM UTC

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