FINAL FANTASY XIV OnlineVSThe Elder Scrolls® Online
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Better Deal· Steam
The Elder Scrolls® Online
Better Deal· KinguinWinner
The Elder Scrolls® Online wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.
Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Quality
Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.
Value
Price too high for what's offered — better options available.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
The Elder Scrolls® Online
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 11 64 bit
- Processor: Intel® Core™i7-9700 or higher
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or higher
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 140 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectSound® supported sound card
- Additional Notes: System Requirements may be subject to change. If you are using a router, please set up your ports so that the below packets can pass through. [Ports that may be used] TCP：80, 443, 54992～54994, 55006～55007, 55021～55040
The Elder Scrolls® Online
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 4GB of RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 or AMD Radeon™ RX 570) or higher
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 150 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
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. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 02:50 PM UTC