DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake vs FINAL FANTASY VI
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
FINAL FANTASY VI wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. FINAL FANTASY VI is $17.18 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 III HD-2D Remake | FINAL FANTASY VI |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 57 | 61 |
| Quality | 63 | 74 |
| Value | 73 | 69 |
| Popularity | 29 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $28.39 | $11.21 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.2% positive | 92.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 184 | 156 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake | FINAL FANTASY VI |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 14, 2024 | February 23, 2022 |
| Developers | Square Enix, ARTDINK | Square Enix |
| Publishers | Square Enix | Square Enix |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 / Windows® 11 64-bit | — |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i3-6100 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon™ RX 470 / Intel® Arc™ A580 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake or FINAL FANTASY VI?
FINAL FANTASY VI won the comparison against DRAGON QUEST III 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 III HD-2D Remake worth buying over FINAL FANTASY VI?
Based on the metrics, FINAL FANTASY VI 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:18 PM UTC