DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince vs FAIRY TAIL
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince is $50.43 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 MONSTERS: The Dark Prince | FAIRY TAIL |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 57 | 45 |
| Quality | 59 | 62 |
| Value | 77 | 42 |
| Popularity | 25 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.56 | $25.62 |
| Steam Review Score | 71.3% positive | 74.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 400 | 8 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince | FAIRY TAIL |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 11, 2024 | July 29, 2020 |
| Developers | Square Enix | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
| Publishers | Square Enix | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 64-bit / Windows® 11 | Windows 10 (64bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i3-7100 | Intel Core i7 4770 or over |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon™ RX 560 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 over or 1920x1080 over diplay |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince or FAIRY TAIL?
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince won the comparison against FAIRY TAIL 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 MONSTERS: The Dark Prince worth buying over FAIRY TAIL?
Based on the metrics, DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince 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 MONSTERS: The Dark Prince currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:32 PM UTC