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Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses OnlineVSRecettear: An Item Shop's Tale

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

Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online

Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online

Quality
71Popularity
29Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−80% $5.89
Buy Now
VS
Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

Quality
91Popularity
31Value
96
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 80 days
−80% $3.99
Buy Now

Winner

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

5
Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online
5 of 14 metrics
Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.89 -
$3.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.19 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-80%
-80%
Sales Frequency
76 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
82/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
87.6% positive -
96% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.9K -
6.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
3.4K -
6.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
487 -
265 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 -
19 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.9K -
6.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
3 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2018 Wins
Sep 2010 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online

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

Worth ItRecettear: An Item Shop's Tale

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online
Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

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

Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online

Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −80% $5.89Buy Now
Steam
Steam +27% $7.49View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +27% $7.50View
GamersGate
GamersGate +409% $29.99View
Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

1 Store
Steam
Steam −80% $3.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

88% positive (3,920 reviews) — very positive reception
3,920 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$5.89 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($5.86)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-17% minor player decrease
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

96% positive (6,636 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
6,636 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$3.99 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Player count surging +217%
38 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses OnlineRecettear: An Item Shop's Tale
Release Date
February 27, 2018
September 10, 2010
Developers
IDEA FACTORY, COMPILE HEART, TAMSOFT
EasyGameStation
Publishers
Idea Factory International
Carpe Fulgur LLC
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
50

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Corei7-3770
  • Memory: 10 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or comparable
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: Caution: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5xxx, 1GB VRAM 5000 series, AMD processor may not work properly with this game.

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online or Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale?

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale won the comparison against Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online 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 Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online worth buying over Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale?

Based on the metrics, Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale 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. Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 28, 2026, 04:02 PM UTC

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