DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince vs Sora no Kiseki the 1st
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Sora no Kiseki the 1st wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince is R$69.90 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince | Sora no Kiseki the 1st |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 57 | 62 |
| Quality | 59 | 78 |
| Value | 75 | 73 |
| Popularity | 25 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 47.78 | R$ 117.68 |
| Steam Review Score | 71.3% positive | 96.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 400 | 439 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplaceR$47.78−73%Buy 
Loaded Authorized resellerR$50.29−71%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized resellerR$174.90Buy Sora no Kiseki the 1st
Side by side over time
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark PrinceSora no Kiseki the 1st
Details and requirements
| Item | DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince | Sora no Kiseki the 1st |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 11, 2024 | September 19, 2025 |
| Developers | Square Enix | Nihon Falcom |
| Publishers | Square Enix | Clouded Leopard Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 64-bit / Windows® 11 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i3-7100 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon™ RX 560 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince or Sora no Kiseki the 1st?
Sora no Kiseki the 1st won the comparison against DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince 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 Sora no Kiseki the 1st?
Based on the metrics, Sora no Kiseki the 1st 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, 12:29 PM UTC