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

DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake

DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake

Quality
68Popularity
26Value
67
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 17 hours
−29% $42.37
Buy Now
VS
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake

Quality
62Popularity
29Value
72
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−49% $30.38
Buy Now

Winner

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake wins 6 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is currently cheaper ($30.38 vs $42.37 for DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake) in USD — the more budget-friendly option right now.

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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 comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$42.37 -
$30.38 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$41.65 -
$34.75 Wins
Best Current Discount
-29% -
-49% Wins
Sales Frequency
100 price changes Wins
90 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
84.3% positive Wins
75.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.7K -
4.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.4K -
3.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
269 Wins
993 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
186 Wins
181 -
Steam Recommendations
1.7K -
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

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

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

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

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
Kinguin
Kinguin −29% $42.37Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +42% $59.99View
Steam
Steam +42% $59.99View
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −49% $30.38Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +97% $59.99View
Steam
Steam +97% $59.99View

DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake

Quality

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

84% positive (1,711 reviews) — mostly positive
1,711 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$42.37 — premium price
29% off — modest discount
Near historical low ($39.33)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-8% minor player decrease
131 concurrent players — smaller but active

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

75% positive (3,999 reviews) — mostly positive
3,999 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$30.38 — mid-range price
49% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($28.14)

Popularity

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

108 concurrent players — smaller but active
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

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

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake won the comparison against DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake 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 I & II HD-2D Remake worth buying over DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake?

Based on the metrics, DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake 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: Sep 5, 2026, 12:09 PM UTC

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