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

Blades of Time

Blades of Time

Quality
71Popularity
24Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$9.99
Buy Now
VS
Fate/EXTELLA LINK

Fate/EXTELLA LINK

Quality
87Popularity
29Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈9h
-68% $16.04
Buy Now

Winner

Fate/EXTELLA LINK wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

3
Blades of Time
3 of 15 metrics
Fate/EXTELLA LINK
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.99 Wins
$16.04 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$14.73 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-68% Wins
Sales Frequency
11 price changes -
53 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
63/100 -
79/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
81% positive -
92.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
998 -
4.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
808 -
3.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
190 Wins
301 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
15 Wins
Steam Recommendations
998 -
4.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
35 -
44 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2012 -
Mar 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleBlades of Time

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

MaybeFate/EXTELLA LINK

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Blades of Time
Fate/EXTELLA LINK

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

Blades of Time

Blades of Time

4 Stores
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +0% $9.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +0% $9.99View
Kinguin
Kinguin +23% $12.31View
Fate/EXTELLA LINK

Fate/EXTELLA LINK

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -68% $16.04Buy Now
Steam
Steam +212% $49.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Blades of Time

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

81% positive (997 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 63/100 — mixed reception from critics
997 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +300%
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Fate/EXTELLA LINK

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

93% positive (4,167 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
4,167 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$16.04 — reasonable price
68% off — solid discount
Historical low: $13.32 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-79% player drop
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBlades of TimeFate/EXTELLA LINK
Release Date
April 20, 2012
March 19, 2019
Developers
Gaijin Entertainment Corporation
Marvelous Inc.
Publishers
Gaijin Entertainment Corporation
XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc., Marvelous Europe
Platforms
MacOs, Windows
Windows
Achievements
35
44

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Blades of Time

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Phenom
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon 7750 or nVidia GTX 470
  • DirectX®: 9.0c
  • Hard Drive: 3 GB HD space
  • Sound: Direct X-compatible sound card
  • Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection

Fate/EXTELLA LINK

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7+
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.4 GHz
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 14 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX 11.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Blades of Time or Fate/EXTELLA LINK?

Fate/EXTELLA LINK won the comparison against Blades of Time 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 Blades of Time worth buying over Fate/EXTELLA LINK?

Based on the metrics, Fate/EXTELLA LINK 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. Fate/EXTELLA LINK currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:29 PM UTC

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