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Dark DeityVSMetaphor: ReFantazio

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

Dark Deity

Dark Deity

Quality
73Popularity
28Value
75
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 1 day
−92% $1.96
Buy Now
VS
Metaphor: ReFantazio

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Quality
91Popularity
36Value
43
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 17 days
$69.99
Buy Now

Winner

Metaphor: ReFantazio wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

5
Dark Deity
5 of 14 metrics
Metaphor: ReFantazio
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)
$1.96 Wins
$69.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.83 Wins
$31.50 -
Best Current Discount
-92% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
99 price changes Wins
20 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 -
92/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
72.3% positive -
89.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.6K -
24.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.9K -
21.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
722 Wins
2.5K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
46 -
2.3K Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.6K -
23.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
40 -
44 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2021 -
Oct 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDark Deity

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MaybeMetaphor: ReFantazio

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Dark Deity
Metaphor: ReFantazio

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

Dark Deity

Dark Deity

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −92% $1.96Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +10% $2.15View
Steam
Steam +91% $3.74View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +155% $5.00View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1175% $24.99View
Metaphor: ReFantazio

Metaphor: ReFantazio

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$69.99Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +0% $69.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Dark Deity

Quality

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

72% positive (2,602 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,602 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.96 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +356%
82 concurrent players — niche audience

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

90% positive (24,416 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 92/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
24,416 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$69.99 — high price

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

+19% player growth
2,251 concurrent players — solid base
24,416 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDark DeityMetaphor: ReFantazio
Release Date
June 15, 2021
October 10, 2024
Developers
Sword & Axe LLC
ATLUS
Publishers
indie.io
SEGA
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
40
44

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Dark Deity

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: i3
  • Memory: 4 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Modern GPU recommended
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-7600 or Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 480, 4GB or Intel Arc A380, 6GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 93 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p @ 60 FPS. A CPU with AVX support is required. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dark Deity or Metaphor: ReFantazio?

Metaphor: ReFantazio won the comparison against Dark Deity 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 Dark Deity worth buying over Metaphor: ReFantazio?

Based on the metrics, Metaphor: ReFantazio 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. Dark Deity currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 01:03 AM UTC

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