DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours vs Ikaruga
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Ikaruga wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Ikaruga is $10.02 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours | Ikaruga |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 58 |
| Quality | 80 | 91 |
| Value | 70 | 46 |
| Popularity | 23 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $20.01 | $9.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.9% positive | 95.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 4 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours
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Details and requirements
| Item | DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours | Ikaruga |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 3, 2015 | February 18, 2014 |
| Developers | Pyramid | TREASURE |
| Publishers | TAITO CORP., KOMODO | TREASURE |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Graphics (minimum) | Shader Model 2.0 Compatible, GeForce GT260X or better | NVIDIA or AMD in recently 5 years |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Controllers: XInput and DirectInput (Xbox or similar button layout) controllers are supported. XInput controllers are recommended. ** DirectInput controllers with more or fewer buttons might not have an ideal layout. ** Analog Stick buttons (pressing the sticks inward) are not recognized. - - - Dual Monitors: To use dual-screen mode, 2 monitors supporting 1920x1080 are necessary. It is possible to use monitors with a higher resolution, but 2 monitors set to 1920x1080 are recommended. ** Monitors with less than 1080 pixels in vertical resolution are not supported. ** Dual monitors are only supported for AC Mode. | — |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel or AMD multicore processor recently 5 years |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 2 GB RAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 9.0c |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours or Ikaruga?
Ikaruga won the comparison against DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours 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 DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours worth buying over Ikaruga?
Based on the metrics, Ikaruga 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. DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:51 PM UTC