FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED vs The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED is $0.53 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 VIII - REMASTERED | The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 58 | 73 |
| Quality | 63 | 88 |
| Value | 74 | 92 |
| Popularity | 30 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $8.00 | $8.53 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.8% positive | 92.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 168 | 53 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$8.00−60%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$9.12−54%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$19.99Buy The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$8.53−79%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace$9.01−77%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$9.99−75%Buy Side by side over time
FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTEREDThe Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
Details and requirements
| Item | FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED | The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 3, 2019 | February 14, 2018 |
| Developers | Square Enix | Nihon Falcom |
| Publishers | Square Enix | XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 7 SP1 / 8.1 / 10 | Windows 7 or later; 64 bit OS required |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD A8-Series 3.1GHz / Intel® Core™ i5 2.8GHz | Intel i3 3 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon™ RX 470 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 | Geforce GTX 770 / Radeon R9 280X |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 19 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED or The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II?
FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED won the comparison against The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II 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 VIII - REMASTERED worth buying over The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II?
Based on the metrics, FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED 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. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:04 PM UTC