FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH vs Shenmue III
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shenmue III wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Shenmue III is $13.31 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 VII REBIRTH | Shenmue III |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 62 |
| Quality | 63 | 70 |
| Value | 77 | 82 |
| Popularity | 37 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $15.58 | $2.27 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.1% positive | 75.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3.0K | 5 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH | Shenmue III |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 23, 2025 | November 19, 2020 |
| Developers | Square Enix | YS NET |
| Publishers | Square Enix | ININ |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 11 64-bit | Windows 10 (64-bit OS Required) |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600 or Ryzen™ 7 3700X / Intel® Core™ i7-8700 or Core™ i5-10400 | Intel Core i7-7700 (3.60 GHz) |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT / NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 155 GB available space | 100 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH or Shenmue III?
Shenmue III won the comparison against FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH 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 VII REBIRTH worth buying over Shenmue III?
Based on the metrics, Shenmue III 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. Shenmue III currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:12 PM UTC