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Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)VSFINAL FANTASY VII

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

Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)

Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)

Quality
69Popularity
28Value
74
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-57% $6.81
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FINAL FANTASY VII

FINAL FANTASY VII

Quality
54Popularity
24Value
61
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈23d
-21% $9.45
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Winner

Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 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.

11
Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
11 of 14 metrics
FINAL FANTASY VII
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.81 Wins
$9.45 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.57 -
$6.51 Wins
Best Current Discount
-57% Wins
-21% -
Sales Frequency
50 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
84.4% positive Wins
64.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.7K Wins
915 -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.3K Wins
590 -
Negative Steam Reviews
418 -
325 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
56 -
230 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.6K Wins
908 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
58 Wins
31 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2014 Wins
Jul 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeFinal Fantasy IV (3D Remake)

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

Wait for SaleFINAL FANTASY VII

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

Time Range:
Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
FINAL FANTASY VII

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 IV (3D Remake)

Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -57% $6.81Buy Now
Steam
Steam +135% $15.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +135% $15.99View
FINAL FANTASY VII

FINAL FANTASY VII

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -21% $9.45Buy Now
Steam
Steam +27% $11.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +27% $11.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

84% positive (2,674 reviews) — mostly positive
2,674 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$6.81 — very accessible price
57% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($6.21)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-53% player drop
34 concurrent players — niche audience

FINAL FANTASY VII

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

64% positive (915 reviews) — mixed opinions
915 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$9.45 — very accessible price
21% off — modest discount
Historical low: $6.51 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-28% player decline
196 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFinal Fantasy IV (3D Remake)FINAL FANTASY VII
Release Date
September 17, 2014
July 24, 2013
Developers
Square Enix, DotEmu SAS.
Square Enix, FINE Co., Ltd.
Publishers
Square Enix
Square Enix
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
58
31

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)

No PC requirements data available

FINAL FANTASY VII

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows® 11
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 3 2300X / Intel® Core™ i3-8100
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 5500 XT / AMD Radeon™ RX 6400 / Intel® Arc™ A380 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1630
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: * Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 * The game may not run properly on systems using Intel Arc which do not meet the requirements for Resizable BAR.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) or FINAL FANTASY VII?

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

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:46 AM UTC

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