FINAL FANTASY XIV Online vs The Elder Scrolls® Online
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Elder Scrolls® Online wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Elder Scrolls® Online is $18.00 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 | The Elder Scrolls® Online |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 60 | 80 |
| Quality | 85 | 81 |
| Value | 40 | 98 |
| Popularity | 45 | 44 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | N/A | $1.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 86.3% positive | 82.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 14.5K | 7.0K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | FINAL FANTASY XIV Online | The Elder Scrolls® Online |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 18, 2014 | May 22, 2017 |
| Developers | Square Enix | ZeniMax Online Studios |
| Publishers | Square Enix | Bethesda Softworks |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 11 64 bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™i7-9700 or higher | Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or higher | Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 4GB of RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 or AMD Radeon™ RX 570) or higher |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: FINAL FANTASY XIV Online or The Elder Scrolls® Online?
The Elder Scrolls® Online 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 The Elder Scrolls® Online?
Based on the metrics, The Elder Scrolls® Online 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 Elder Scrolls® Online currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 10:51 AM UTC