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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Divine Divinity

Divine Divinity

Quality
83Popularity
29Value
38
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-20% $4.81
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FINAL FANTASY IX

FINAL FANTASY IX

Quality
91Popularity
33Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1m
-58% $8.92
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Winner

FINAL FANTASY IX wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Divine Divinity
3 of 15 metrics
FINAL FANTASY IX
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.81 Wins
$8.92 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.89 Wins
$8.39 -
Best Current Discount
-20% -
-58% Wins
Sales Frequency
53 price changes -
69 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
79/100 -
84/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
87.3% positive -
95% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.5K -
12.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
3.1K -
11.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
445 Wins
594 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
31 -
342 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.5K -
11.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
85 Wins
Supported Languages
4 languages -
5 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2012 -
Apr 2016 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleDivine Divinity

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Worth ItFINAL FANTASY IX

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Divine Divinity
FINAL FANTASY IX

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

Divine Divinity

Divine Divinity

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -20% $4.81Buy Now
Steam
Steam +25% $5.99View
FINAL FANTASY IX

FINAL FANTASY IX

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -58% $8.92Buy Now
Steam
Steam +135% $20.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +135% $20.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Divine Divinity

Quality

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

87% positive (3,516 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
3,516 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$4.81 — very accessible price
20% off — minor discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +167%
56 concurrent players — niche audience

FINAL FANTASY IX

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (11,993 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
11,993 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$8.92 — very accessible price
58% off — solid discount
Historical low: $6.29 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-39% player decline
226 concurrent players — smaller but active
11,993 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDivine DivinityFINAL FANTASY IX
Release Date
July 5, 2012
April 14, 2016
Developers
Larian Studios
Square Enix
Publishers
Larian Studios
Square Enix
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
85

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Divine Divinity

No PC requirements data available

FINAL FANTASY IX

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (32bit / 64bit)
  • Processor: Core i5 2520 2.5GHz or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectSound® compatible sound card(DirectX®9.0c or later)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Divine Divinity or FINAL FANTASY IX?

FINAL FANTASY IX won the comparison against Divine Divinity 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 Divine Divinity worth buying over FINAL FANTASY IX?

Based on the metrics, FINAL FANTASY IX 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. FINAL FANTASY IX currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 11:16 AM UTC

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