DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake vs FINAL FANTASY III
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
FINAL FANTASY III wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. FINAL FANTASY III is $33.87 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 I & II HD-2D Remake | FINAL FANTASY III |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 57 | 58 |
| Quality | 68 | 75 |
| Value | 67 | 63 |
| Popularity | 26 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $39.66 | $5.79 |
| Steam Review Score | 84.3% positive | 93.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 202 | 46 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake
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Details and requirements
| Item | DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake | FINAL FANTASY III |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 30, 2025 | July 28, 2021 |
| Developers | Square Enix, ARTDINK | Square Enix |
| Publishers | Square Enix | Square Enix |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 11 | Windows 8.1 64-bit / Windows 10 64-bit (ver.1909 and above) |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen™ 3 2300X / Intel® Core™ i3-8100 | AMD A8-7600 / Intel® Core™ i3-3225 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon™ RX 470 / Intel® Arc™ A580 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon™ R7 Graphics / Intel® HD Graphics 4000 |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | 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 FINAL FANTASY III?
FINAL FANTASY III 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 FINAL FANTASY III?
Based on the metrics, FINAL FANTASY III 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 I & II HD-2D Remake currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:52 PM UTC