CrossCode vs STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
CrossCode wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. CrossCode is $15.97 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | CrossCode | STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 68 | 60 |
| Quality | 90 | 74 |
| Value | 60 | 68 |
| Popularity | 34 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $11.55 | $27.52 |
| Steam Review Score | 92% positive | 92.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 170 | 75 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
CrossCode
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$11.55−42%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$11.85−41%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$19.99Buy STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
Side by side over time
CrossCodeSTAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
Details and requirements
| Item | CrossCode | STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 20, 2018 | November 2, 2023 |
| Developers | Radical Fish Games | Square Enix, Gemdrops, Inc. |
| Publishers | Deck13, WhisperGames | Square Enix |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8 | Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 2 GHz dual core | AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i5-3330 |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Hardware Accelerated Graphics with dedicated memory, 1GB memory recommended | AMD Radeon™ RX 470 / Intel® Arc™ A750 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 20 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: CrossCode or STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R?
CrossCode won the comparison against STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R 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 CrossCode worth buying over STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R?
Based on the metrics, CrossCode 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. STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:28 PM UTC