Etrian Odyssey III HD vs The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Etrian Odyssey III HD wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Etrian Odyssey III HD is $1.30 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 III HD | The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 60 | 64 |
| Quality | 71 | 78 |
| Value | 76 | 80 |
| Popularity | 23 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.09 | $2.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.8% positive | 78% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 61 | 5 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Etrian Odyssey III HD
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$1.09−97%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$1.15−97%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$39.99Buy The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut
Side by side over time
Etrian Odyssey III HDThe Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut
Details and requirements
| Item | Etrian Odyssey III HD | The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 14, 2023 | August 27, 2019 |
| Developers | ATLUS | inXile Entertainment |
| Publishers | SEGA | Xbox Game Studios, inXile Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 (64 bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD Phenom II X4 965 | Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 5770, 1 GB or Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 970/AMD 290 equivalent or greater |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | 29 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Etrian Odyssey III HD or The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut?
Etrian Odyssey III HD won the comparison against The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut 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 The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut?
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. The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:19 PM UTC