Chained Echoes vs FINAL FANTASY IV
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Chained Echoes wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. FINAL FANTASY IV is $13.78 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Chained Echoes | FINAL FANTASY IV |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 60 |
| Quality | 90 | 74 |
| Value | 43 | 69 |
| Popularity | 32 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $24.99 | $11.21 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.4% positive | 91.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 131 | 63 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Chained Echoes | FINAL FANTASY IV |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 8, 2022 | September 8, 2021 |
| Developers | Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda) | Square Enix |
| Publishers | Deck13, WhisperGames | Square Enix |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 8.1 64-bit / Windows 10 64-bit (ver.1909 and above) |
| Processor (minimum) | i5 Generation or equal | AMD A8-7600 / Intel® Core™ i3-3225 |
| Memory (minimum) | 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce 780 or equal | AMD Radeon™ R7 Graphics / Intel® HD Graphics 4000 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 900 MB available space | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Chained Echoes or FINAL FANTASY IV?
Chained Echoes won the comparison against FINAL FANTASY IV 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 Chained Echoes worth buying over FINAL FANTASY IV?
Based on the metrics, Chained Echoes 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. FINAL FANTASY IV currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:43 PM UTC