Etrian Odyssey III HDVSPath of the Abyss
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Etrian Odyssey III HD
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Winner
Etrian Odyssey III HD wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Etrian Odyssey III HD
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Path of the Abyss
Quality
Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.
Value
A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Etrian Odyssey III HD
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD Phenom II X4 965
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 5770, 1 GB or Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 4x AA, 1080p @ 60 FPS. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
Path of the Abyss
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Etrian Odyssey III HD or Path of the Abyss?
Etrian Odyssey III HD won the comparison against Path of the Abyss 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 III HD worth buying over Path of the Abyss?
Based on the metrics, Etrian Odyssey III HD 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. Etrian Odyssey III HD currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:31 AM UTC