Eternal Strands vs Forspoken
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Forspoken wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Forspoken is $1.76 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Eternal Strands | Forspoken |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 49 | 55 |
| Quality | 70 | 56 |
| Value | 41 | 74 |
| Popularity | 26 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $27.23 | $25.47 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.3% positive | 64.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 10 | 22 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Eternal Strands | Forspoken |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 28, 2025 | January 24, 2023 |
| Developers | Yellow Brick Games | Square Enix |
| Publishers | Yellow Brick Games | Square Enix |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 / Windows 11 | Windows® 10 64-bit (After November 2019 Update) or Windows® 11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-11600 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen™5 3600 (3.7 GHz or better) / Intel® Core™ i7-8700K (3.7GHz or better) |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 24 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6800 16GB / Intel Arc A770 | AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT 12GB / NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3070 8 GB VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 24 GB available space | 150 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Eternal Strands or Forspoken?
Forspoken won the comparison against Eternal Strands 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 Eternal Strands worth buying over Forspoken?
Based on the metrics, Forspoken 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. Forspoken currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:33 PM UTC