Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair vs Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is $14.18 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair | Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 59 | 73 |
| Quality | 91 | 95 |
| Value | 36 | 73 |
| Popularity | 37 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $19.99 | $5.81 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.8% positive | 97.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 691 | 49 |
Where to buy
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Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
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Details and requirements
| Item | Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair | Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 18, 2016 | June 29, 2023 |
| Developers | Abstraction Games, Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publishers | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | WINDOWS® 10 (64-BIT Required) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470 or better | Intel® Core™ i3-9100F or AMD Ryzen3 3200G |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | OpenGL 3.2 compatible GPU with at least 1GB of VRAM | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 1030 (VRAM2GB) or AMD Radeon™ RX550 (VRAM2GB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 6 GB available space | 7 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair or Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective?
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective won the comparison against Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair 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 Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair worth buying over Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective?
Based on the metrics, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective 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. Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC