CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION vs Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is $4.64 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION | Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 57 | 65 |
| Quality | 72 | 84 |
| Value | 56 | 72 |
| Popularity | 31 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $22.49 | $27.89 |
| Steam Review Score | 89% positive | 88% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 116 | 155 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$32.53−35%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$41.49−17%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$49.99Buy Side by side over time
CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNIONRune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
Details and requirements
| Item | CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION | Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 13, 2022 | June 4, 2025 |
| Developers | Square Enix, TOSE CO., LTD. | Marvelous Inc. |
| Publishers | Square Enix | XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 / Windows® 11 64-bit | Windows 10 and 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i5-6500 | Intel Core i7-9700 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon™ RX 5500 XT / Intel® Arc™ A750 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (VRAM 3GB) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 30 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION or Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma?
CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION won the comparison against Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma 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 CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION worth buying over Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma?
Based on the metrics, CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION 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. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:46 PM UTC