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

DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake

DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake

Quality
68Popularity
26Value
63
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
Ends in≈27d
-30% $41.99
Buy Now
VS
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake

Quality
62Popularity
29Value
69
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
Ends in≈27d
-50% $30.00
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

6
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake
6 of 12 metrics
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$41.99 -
$30.00 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$41.65 -
$34.75 Wins
Best Current Discount
-30% -
-50% Wins
Sales Frequency
79 price changes Wins
64 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
83.9% positive Wins
74.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.6K -
3.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.3K -
2.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
253 Wins
976 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
372 Wins
329 -
Steam Recommendations
1.5K -
3.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
48 Wins
42 -
Supported Languages
10 languages
10 languages
Release Date
Oct 2025 Wins
Nov 2024 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeDRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake

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

DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake

DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake

3 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming -30% $41.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +13% $47.56View
Steam
Steam +43% $59.99View
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake

3 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming -50% $30.00Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +15% $34.48View
Steam
Steam +100% $59.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

84% positive (1,569 reviews) — mostly positive
1,569 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$41.99 — premium price
30% off — modest discount
Near historical low ($40.10)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +68%
509 concurrent players — smaller but active

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

75% positive (3,861 reviews) — mostly positive
3,861 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$30.00 — mid-range price
50% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($29.99)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +278%
548 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D RemakeDRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake
Release Date
October 30, 2025
November 14, 2024
Developers
Square Enix, ARTDINK
Square Enix, ARTDINK
Publishers
Square Enix
Square Enix
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
48
42

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 11
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 3 2300X / Intel® Core™ i3-8100
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 470 / Intel® Arc™ A580 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1920x1080, Graphics Preset "Highest", 60FPS. 16GB RAM required when using Intel Arc GPU.

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10 / Windows® 11 64-bit
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i3-6100
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 470 / Intel® Arc™ A580 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1920x1080, Graphics Preset "Highest", 60FPS. 16GB RAM required when using Intel Arc GPU.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake or DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake?

DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake and DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 I & II HD-2D Remake worth buying over DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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 III HD-2D Remake currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:05 AM UTC

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