ELDEN RING vs STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
ELDEN RING wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is $42.70 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | ELDEN RING | STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 72 | 59 |
| Quality | 95 | 68 |
| Value | 55 | 74 |
| Popularity | 56 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $38.99 | $14.89 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.2% positive | 82.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 22.9K | 112 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
ELDEN RING
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$57.59−4%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$58.96−2%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$59.99Buy STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
Side by side over time
ELDEN RINGSTRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
Details and requirements
| Item | ELDEN RING | STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 24, 2022 | April 6, 2023 |
| Developers | FromSoftware, Inc. | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD., Square Enix |
| Publishers | Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc. | Square Enix |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 | Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 / Intel® Core™ i7-8700 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB | AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 XT / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 SUPER |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 60 GB available space | 90 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: ELDEN RING or STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN?
ELDEN RING won the comparison against STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN 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 ELDEN RING worth buying over STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN?
Based on the metrics, ELDEN RING 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. STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC