DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS vs DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
LoadedDRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS is R$26.90 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS | DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 59 | 71 |
| Quality | 72 | 75 |
| Value | 68 | 66 |
| Popularity | 23 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 72.39 | R$ 99.29 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.3% positive | 92.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 44 | 503 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS
Loaded Cheapest Authorized resellerR$72.39−40%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplaceR$74.30−38%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized resellerR$119.90Buy DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
Loaded Cheapest Authorized resellerR$99.29−42%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplaceR$106.78−37%Buy Kinguin Key marketplaceR$127.26−25%Buy Side by side over time
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERSDRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS | DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 13, 2024 | December 4, 2020 |
| Developers | Square Enix | Square Enix |
| Publishers | Square Enix | Square Enix |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit | Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen™ 3 1400 / Intel® Core™ i5-6400 | AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i5-6500 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon™ RX 570 / Intel® Arc™ A380 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 | AMD Radeon™ R7 370 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 / 2 GB VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 16 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS or DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition?
DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition won the comparison against DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 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 DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS worth buying over DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition?
Based on the metrics, DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition 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. DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC