Chained Echoes vs The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II is $16.46 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 | The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 61 | 73 |
| Quality | 90 | 88 |
| Value | 43 | 92 |
| Popularity | 32 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $24.99 | $8.53 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.4% positive | 92.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 131 | 53 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Chained Echoes
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$8.53−79%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$9.01−77%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$9.99−75%Buy Side by side over time
Chained EchoesThe Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
Details and requirements
| Item | Chained Echoes | The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 8, 2022 | February 14, 2018 |
| Developers | Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda) | Nihon Falcom |
| Publishers | Deck13, WhisperGames | XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc. |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 7 or later; 64 bit OS required |
| Processor (minimum) | i5 Generation or equal | Intel i3 3 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce 780 or equal | Geforce GTX 770 / Radeon R9 280X |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 900 MB available space | 19 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Chained Echoes or The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II?
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II won the comparison against Chained Echoes 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 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II?
Based on the metrics, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II 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 of Cold Steel II currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:34 PM UTC