FAIRY TAIL 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 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is R$204.16 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | FAIRY TAIL | The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 45 | 74 |
| Quality | 62 | 89 |
| Value | 42 | 64 |
| Popularity | 26 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 131.60 | R$ 45.74 |
| Steam Review Score | 74.7% positive | 94.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 8 | 98 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplaceR$45.74−37%Buy 
Loaded Authorized resellerR$51.69−29%Buy 
Nuuvem Authorized resellerR$72.99Buy Side by side over time
FAIRY TAILThe Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
Details and requirements
| Item | FAIRY TAIL | The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 29, 2020 | August 2, 2017 |
| Developers | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | Nihon Falcom |
| Publishers | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64bit) | Windows 7 or later |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 4770 or over | Intel i3 3 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 over or 1920x1080 over diplay | Geforce GTX 770 / Radeon R9 280X |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: FAIRY TAIL or The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel?
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel won the comparison against FAIRY TAIL 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 FAIRY TAIL 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, 12:30 PM UTC