FINAL FANTASY IV vs FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
FINAL FANTASY IV wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. FINAL FANTASY IV is $33.68 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | FINAL FANTASY IV | FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Not Enough Data | 60 | 71 |
| Quality | 74 | 69 |
| Value | 69 | 73 |
| Popularity | 28 | 0 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $11.21 | $44.89 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.8% positive | 100% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 63 | 20.6K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | FINAL FANTASY IV | FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 8, 2021 | October 22, 2026 |
| Developers | Square Enix | Square Enix, LANCARSE Ltd. |
| Publishers | Square Enix | Square Enix |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 8.1 64-bit / Windows 10 64-bit (ver.1909 and above) | Windows® 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD A8-7600 / Intel® Core™ i3-3225 | AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500X / Intel® Core™ i3-8100 |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon™ R7 Graphics / Intel® HD Graphics 4000 | AMD Radeon™ RX 5500 XT / Intel® Arc™ A580 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: FINAL FANTASY IV or FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE?
FINAL FANTASY IV won the comparison against FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE 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 worth buying over FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE?
Based on the metrics, FINAL FANTASY IV 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 RESONANCE currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:45 PM UTC