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BRAVELY DEFAULT IIVSEtrian Odyssey HD

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

BRAVELY DEFAULT II

BRAVELY DEFAULT II

Quality
66Popularity
26Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−59% $24.32
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VS
Etrian Odyssey HD

Etrian Odyssey HD

Quality
71Popularity
24Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 23 hours
−97% $1.17
Buy Now

Winner

Etrian Odyssey HD wins 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

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

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4
BRAVELY DEFAULT II
4 of 12 metrics
Etrian Odyssey HD
8 of 12 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$24.32 -
$1.17 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$23.40 -
$1.37 Wins
Best Current Discount
-59% -
-97% Wins
Sales Frequency
129 price changes -
145 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
80.7% positive -
88.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.7K Wins
959 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.4K Wins
847 -
Negative Steam Reviews
333 -
112 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
35 -
84 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.7K Wins
906 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 Wins
22 -
Supported Languages
9 languages
9 languages
Release Date
Sep 2021 -
Jun 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBRAVELY DEFAULT II

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

MaybeEtrian Odyssey HD

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

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
BRAVELY DEFAULT II
Etrian Odyssey HD

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

BRAVELY DEFAULT II

BRAVELY DEFAULT II

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Etrian Odyssey HD

Etrian Odyssey HD

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BRAVELY DEFAULT II

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

81% positive (1,727 reviews) — mostly positive
1,727 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$24.32 — mid-range price
59% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($23.40)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

+7% player growth
31 concurrent players — niche audience

Etrian Odyssey HD

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

88% positive (957 reviews) — very positive reception
957 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.17 — very accessible price
97% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-34% player decline
61 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsBRAVELY DEFAULT IIEtrian Odyssey HD
Release Date
September 2, 2021
June 14, 2023
Developers
Square Enix, Claytechworks
ATLUS
Publishers
Square Enix
SEGA
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
50
22

BRAVELY DEFAULT II

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10 64-bit
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i5 2.5GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 480 (8 GB) / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 6 GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card

Etrian Odyssey HD

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD Phenom II X4 965
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 5770, 1 GB or Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 4x AA, 1080p @ 60 FPS. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
Which is better: BRAVELY DEFAULT II or Etrian Odyssey HD?

Etrian Odyssey HD won the comparison against BRAVELY DEFAULT II 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 BRAVELY DEFAULT II worth buying over Etrian Odyssey HD?

Based on the metrics, Etrian Odyssey HD 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. Etrian Odyssey HD currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 01:10 PM UTC

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