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Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)VSFINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE

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
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-58% $6.79
Buy Now
VS
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE

FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE

Quality
72Popularity
32Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈16h
-63% $18.57
Buy Now

Winner

FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

5
Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
5 of 13 metrics
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
8 of 13 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.79 Wins
$18.57 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.57 Wins
$18.73 -
Best Current Discount
-58% -
-63% Wins
Sales Frequency
51 price changes -
116 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
84.4% positive -
89% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.7K -
8.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.3K -
7.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
418 Wins
910 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
52 -
299 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.6K -
8.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
58 Wins
41 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2014 -
Feb 2018 Wins
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.

MaybeFINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE

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 IV (3D Remake)
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE

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 -58% $6.79Buy Now
Steam
Steam +135% $15.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +135% $15.99View
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE

FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -63% $18.57Buy Now
Steam
Steam +169% $49.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +169% $49.99View

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 (2,677 reviews) — mostly positive
2,677 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$6.79 — very accessible price
58% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($6.21)

Popularity

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

-55% player drop
27 concurrent players — niche audience

FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

89% positive (8,301 reviews) — very positive reception
8,301 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$18.57 — reasonable price
63% off — solid discount
Historical low: $14.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-16% minor player decrease
173 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFinal Fantasy IV (3D Remake)FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
Release Date
September 17, 2014
February 1, 2018
Developers
Square Enix, DotEmu SAS.
Square Enix
Publishers
Square Enix
Square Enix
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
58
41

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)

No PC requirements data available

FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7-64bit or later
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4460 @ 3.2GHz (4 cores)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980 or AMD equivalent w/ 4GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
  • Additional Notes: Expected Framerate: 60 FPS. Screen resolution: 1920x1080. Depending on the monitor and PC graphics card environment and setup used, this title can expand its display resolution to 4K. However, please be aware that 4K resolutions are not officially supported.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) or FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE?

FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE won the comparison against Final Fantasy IV (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 IV (3D Remake) worth buying over FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE?

Based on the metrics, FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE 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 11, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC

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