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Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)VSFINAL FANTASY VIII

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)

Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)

Quality
75Popularity
28Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
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-63% $5.91
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VS
FINAL FANTASY VIII

FINAL FANTASY VIII

Quality
71Popularity
32Value
68
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-44% $6.69
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Winner

FINAL FANTASY VIII 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.

6
Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
6 of 14 metrics
FINAL FANTASY VIII
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.91 Wins
$6.69 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.68 -
$5.19 Wins
Best Current Discount
-63% Wins
-44% -
Sales Frequency
28 price changes -
42 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
68/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
81.9% positive -
87.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.0K -
7.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.4K -
6.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
539 Wins
947 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
41 -
105 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.0K -
7.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
18 -
45 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
May 2014 Wins
Dec 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeFinal Fantasy III (3D Remake)

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeFINAL FANTASY VIII

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
FINAL FANTASY VIII

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)

Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -63% $5.91Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +171% $15.99View
Steam
Steam +171% $15.99View
FINAL FANTASY VIII

FINAL FANTASY VIII

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -44% $6.69Buy Now
Steam
Steam +79% $11.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +79% $11.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

82% positive (2,973 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 68/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,973 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$5.91 — very accessible price
63% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($5.68)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-19% minor player decrease
39 concurrent players — niche audience

FINAL FANTASY VIII

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

88% positive (7,796 reviews) — very positive reception
7,796 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$6.69 — very accessible price
44% off — decent discount
Historical low: $4.79 — room for better deals

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-35% player decline
101 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFinal Fantasy III (3D Remake)FINAL FANTASY VIII
Release Date
May 27, 2014
December 5, 2013
Developers
Square Enix
Square Enix
Publishers
Square Enix
Square Enix
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
18
45

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)

No PC requirements data available

FINAL FANTASY VIII

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Microsoft Windows Vista/7/8 (32/64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo CPU 3GHz or faster
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT or faster
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Integrated sound chip or more

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) or FINAL FANTASY VIII?

FINAL FANTASY VIII won the comparison against Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) 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 Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) worth buying over FINAL FANTASY VIII?

Based on the metrics, FINAL FANTASY VIII 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. Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:34 AM UTC

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