Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is $15.30 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen | FINAL FANTASY XIV Online |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 71 | 60 |
| Quality | 86 | 85 |
| Value | 72 | 40 |
| Popularity | 37 | 45 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.69 | N/A |
| Steam Review Score | 88.5% positive | 86.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 583 | 14.5K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$4.69−84%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$5.67−81%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$6.57−78%Buy FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Side by side over time
Dragon's Dogma: Dark ArisenFINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Details and requirements
| Item | Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen | FINAL FANTASY XIV Online |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 15, 2016 | February 18, 2014 |
| Developers | Capcom | Square Enix |
| Publishers | Capcom | Square Enix |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 | Windows® 11 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-4770K or equivalent | Intel® Core™i7-9700 or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or higher |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen or FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen won the comparison against FINAL FANTASY XIV Online 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's Dogma: Dark Arisen worth buying over FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?
Based on the metrics, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen 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's Dogma: Dark Arisen currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:41 AM UTC