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Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)VSGRANDIA II HD Remaster

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
Ends in≈4d
-58% $6.79
Buy Now
VS
GRANDIA II HD Remaster

GRANDIA II HD Remaster

Quality
68Popularity
28Value
45
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

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

11
Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
11 of 13 metrics
GRANDIA II HD Remaster
2 of 13 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.79 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.57 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-58% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
51 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
84.4% positive
84.4% positive
Total Steam Reviews
2.7K Wins
2.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.3K Wins
2.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
418 -
385 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
54 Wins
14 -
Steam Recommendations
2.6K Wins
2.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
58 Wins
36 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
7 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2014 -
Aug 2015 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.

Wait for SaleGRANDIA II HD Remaster

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)
GRANDIA II HD Remaster

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
GRANDIA II HD Remaster

GRANDIA II HD Remaster

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

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 (2,675 reviews) — mostly positive
2,675 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.

-49% player decline
38 concurrent players — niche audience

GRANDIA II HD Remaster

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

84% positive (2,462 reviews) — mostly positive
2,462 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-55% player drop
9 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFinal Fantasy IV (3D Remake)GRANDIA II HD Remaster
Release Date
September 17, 2014
August 24, 2015
Developers
Square Enix, DotEmu SAS.
Sickhead Games, LLC, GAME ARTS Co., Ltd.
Publishers
Square Enix
GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
58
36

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)

No PC requirements data available

GRANDIA II HD Remaster

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit Version)
  • Processor: Intel Pentium G4500
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 7570
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) or GRANDIA II HD Remaster?

Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) won the comparison against GRANDIA II HD Remaster 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 GRANDIA II HD Remaster?

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 5, 2026, 03:01 PM UTC

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