DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World vs Rune Factory 5
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Rune Factory 5 wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Rune Factory 5 is $32.54 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 | Rune Factory 5 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Not Enough Data × Wait for Sale | 71 | 53 |
| Quality | 70 | 63 |
| Value | 73 | 62 |
| Popularity | 0 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $53.59 | $21.05 |
| Steam Review Score | N/A | 76.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 48 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World
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Details and requirements
| Item | DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World | Rune Factory 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 3, 2026 | July 13, 2022 |
| Developers | Square Enix, TOSE CO., LTD. | Marvelous Inc. |
| Publishers | Square Enix | XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 11 | Windows 8.1 or later |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen™ 5 3500 / Intel® Core™ i5-8400 | Intel Core i5-9400 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon™ RX 5500 XT / Intel® Arc™ A580 / NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 Super | Nvidia GTX 1660 Ti |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 40 GB available space | 9 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World or Rune Factory 5?
Rune Factory 5 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 Rune Factory 5?
Based on the metrics, Rune Factory 5 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 Withered World currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:24 PM UTC