Etrian Odyssey HD vs The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Etrian Odyssey HD is $6.36 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Etrian Odyssey HD | The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 59 | 74 |
| Quality | 71 | 89 |
| Value | 71 | 93 |
| Popularity | 24 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.82 | $9.18 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.2% positive | 94.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 73 | 98 |
Where to buy
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Etrian Odyssey HD
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Details and requirements
| Item | Etrian Odyssey HD | The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 14, 2023 | August 2, 2017 |
| Developers | ATLUS | Nihon Falcom |
| Publishers | SEGA | XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 7 or later |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD Phenom II X4 965 | Intel i3 3 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 5770, 1 GB or Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Geforce GTX 770 / Radeon R9 280X |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | 17 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Etrian Odyssey HD or The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel?
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel won the comparison against Etrian Odyssey HD 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 Etrian Odyssey HD worth buying over The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel?
Based on the metrics, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 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. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:09 PM UTC