DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince vs The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince is R$201.72 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince | The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 57 | 51 |
| Quality | 59 | 73 |
| Value | 75 | 45 |
| Popularity | 25 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 47.78 | R$ 249.50 |
| Steam Review Score | 71.3% positive | 91.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 400 | 29 |
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 The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki
Side by side over time
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark PrinceThe Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki
Details and requirements
| Item | DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince | The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 11, 2024 | July 27, 2022 |
| Developers | Square Enix | Nihon Falcom |
| Publishers | Square Enix | Clouded Leopard Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 64-bit / Windows® 11 | Windows® 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i3-7100 | Intel™ Core i7-3770 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon™ RX 560 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950 | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 580 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | 12 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince or The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki?
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince won the comparison against The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki 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 The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki?
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, 12:30 PM UTC