FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is R$246.91 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time | FINAL FANTASY XIV Online |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 57 | 60 |
| Quality | 74 | 85 |
| Value | 48 | 40 |
| Popularity | 33 | 45 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 299.90 | N/A |
| Steam Review Score | 91.3% positive | 86.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 187 | 14.5K |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time | FINAL FANTASY XIV Online |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 21, 2025 | February 18, 2014 |
| Developers | LEVEL5 Inc. | Square Enix |
| Publishers | LEVEL5 Inc. | Square Enix |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64bit / Windows 11 64bit | Windows® 11 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel® Core™i7-9700 or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060(3GB) / AMD Radeon RX570(4GB) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or higher |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time or FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?
FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time won the comparison against FINAL FANTASY XIV Online 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 FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time worth buying over FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?
Based on the metrics, FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time 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. FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC