Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles vs Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles wins 9 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles is $14.74 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles | Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 54 |
| Quality | 71 | 68 |
| Value | 67 | 59 |
| Popularity | 34 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $13.39 | $28.13 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.4% positive | 83.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 20 | 125 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$13.39−67%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$15.53−61%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$20.95−48%Buy Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$28.13−30%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$33.49−16%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$39.99Buy Side by side over time
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami ChroniclesDemon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2
Details and requirements
| Item | Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles | Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 15, 2021 | August 5, 2025 |
| Developers | CyberConnect2 | CyberConnect2 |
| Publishers | SEGA | SEGA |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 or higher |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-3470 | AMD FX-8350 | Intel Core i5-4570 or Ryzen 5 1400 |
| Memory (minimum) | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 760, 2GB | AMD Radeon R9 280, 4GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760, 2 GB or AMD Radeon RX 470, 4GB |
| Storage (minimum) | 25 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | High 1080p (30FPS), 8 GB RAM (60FPS). Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions. | 1080p High @ 60 FPS. CPU requires the SSE4.2 instruction set, does not require the AVX instruction set. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions. |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles or Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2?
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles won the comparison against Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 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 Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles worth buying over Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2?
Based on the metrics, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 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. Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:08 PM UTC