FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles vs Prelude Dark Pain
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Prelude Dark Pain wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Prelude Dark Pain is $21.42 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 TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles | Prelude Dark Pain |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 62 | 46 |
| Quality | 72 | 62 |
| Value | 68 | 47 |
| Popularity | 31 | 21 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $32.99 | $11.57 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.4% positive | 77.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 413 | 7 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$32.99−34%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$46.49−7%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$49.99Buy 
Side by side over time
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice ChroniclesPrelude Dark Pain
Details and requirements
| Item | FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles | Prelude Dark Pain |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 30, 2025 | July 27, 2026 |
| Developers | Square Enix | QUICKFIREGAMES |
| Publishers | Square Enix | Gamersky Games, Firesquid |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 11 64bit | Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen™ 3 2300X / Intel® Core™ i3-8100 | Intel Core i7-4770 or AMD Equivalent (AMD Ryzen 5 1500X) |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon™ RX 470 / Intel® Arc™ A380 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750 Ti | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 390 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles or Prelude Dark Pain?
Prelude Dark Pain won the comparison against FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles 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 TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles worth buying over Prelude Dark Pain?
Based on the metrics, Prelude Dark Pain 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 TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:32 PM UTC