FINAL FANTASY XIV Online vs FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION is $9.82 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 XIV Online | FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 60 | 67 |
| Quality | 85 | 69 |
| Value | 40 | 78 |
| Popularity | 45 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | N/A | $10.17 |
| Steam Review Score | 86.3% positive | 83.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 14.5K | 509 |
Where to buy
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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
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Details and requirements
| Item | FINAL FANTASY XIV Online | FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 18, 2014 | March 6, 2018 |
| Developers | Square Enix | Square Enix |
| Publishers | Square Enix | Square Enix |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 11 64 bit | Windows® 7 SP1/ Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™i7-9700 or higher | Intel® Core™ i7-3770（3.4GHz and above）/ AMD FX™-8350（4.0 GHz and above） |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or higher | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 6 GB VRAM / Radeon™ RX 480 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: FINAL FANTASY XIV Online or FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION?
FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION won the comparison against FINAL FANTASY XIV Online 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 XIV Online worth buying over FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION?
Based on the metrics, FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION 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 XV WINDOWS EDITION currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:22 PM UTC