FINAL FANTASY VIII vs STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ wins 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics. STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ is $3.91 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 | STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 63 | 66 |
| Quality | 71 | 74 |
| Value | 70 | 76 |
| Popularity | 32 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.67 | $1.75 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.8% positive | 91% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 86 | 241 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
FINAL FANTASY VIII
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$5.67−53%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$5.79−52%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$6.02−50%Buy STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.76−82%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.36−76%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$3.09−69%Buy Side by side over time
FINAL FANTASY VIIISTAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™
Details and requirements
| Item | FINAL FANTASY VIII | STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 5, 2013 | September 5, 2009 |
| Developers | Square Enix | BioWare, Aspyr (Mac) |
| Publishers | Square Enix | LucasArts, Aspyr (Mac) |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Microsoft Windows Vista/7/8 (32/64-bit) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™2 Duo CPU 3GHz or faster | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT or faster | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: FINAL FANTASY VIII or STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™?
STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ won the comparison against FINAL FANTASY VIII 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 worth buying over STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™?
Based on the metrics, STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ 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. STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:36 PM UTC