DragonSword : Awakening vs Tales of ARISE
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Tales of ARISE wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. DragonSword : Awakening is $3.79 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | DragonSword : Awakening | Tales of ARISE |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 65 | 69 |
| Quality | 72 | 86 |
| Value | 71 | 67 |
| Popularity | 33 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $16.69 | $8.80 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.5% positive | 86.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 773 | 147 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | DragonSword : Awakening | Tales of ARISE |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 22, 2026 | November 8, 2023 |
| Developers | Hound13 Inc. | Bandai Namco Studios Inc. |
| Publishers | Hound13 Inc. | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 (64-bit Only) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7-9700F | Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD FX-8350 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA Geforce RTX3060 | GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon R9 390 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 25 GB available space | 45 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DragonSword : Awakening or Tales of ARISE?
Tales of ARISE won the comparison against DragonSword : Awakening 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 DragonSword : Awakening worth buying over Tales of ARISE?
Based on the metrics, Tales of ARISE 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. DragonSword : Awakening currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:36 PM UTC