DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World vs Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force is $49.10 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 Withered World | Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Not Enough Data × Maybe | 71 | 62 |
| Quality | 70 | 69 |
| Value | 73 | 79 |
| Popularity | 0 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $53.59 | $4.49 |
| Steam Review Score | N/A | 85.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 7 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World
Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$4.49−78%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$4.61−77%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$5.59−72%Buy Side by side over time
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered WorldFairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force
Details and requirements
| Item | DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World | Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 3, 2026 | February 14, 2017 |
| Developers | Square Enix, TOSE CO., LTD. | IDEA FACTORY, COMPILE HEART |
| Publishers | Square Enix | Idea Factory International |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 11 | Windows 10 Home (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen™ 5 3500 / Intel® Core™ i5-8400 | Intel i5 3.3 GHz or comparable |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon™ RX 5500 XT / Intel® Arc™ A580 / NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 Super | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or comparable |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 40 GB available space | 17 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World or Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force?
Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force won the comparison against DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World 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 Withered World worth buying over Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force?
Based on the metrics, Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force 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. Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC