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FINAL FANTASY XIV OnlineVSTwo Worlds Epic Edition

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

RPGMassively Multiplayer
Quality
85Popularity
46Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Two Worlds Epic Edition

Two Worlds Epic Edition

Quality
71Popularity
28Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 5 days
−92% $1.21
Buy Now

Winner

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
7 of 13 metrics
Two Worlds Epic Edition
6 of 13 metrics
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Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
N/A -
$1.21 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$1.22 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-92% Wins
Sales Frequency
0 price changes -
41 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
83/100 Wins
65/100 -
Steam Review Score
86.3% positive Wins
78.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
78.5K Wins
2.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
67.7K Wins
2.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
10.8K -
557 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
19.1K Wins
18 -
Steam Recommendations
78.5K Wins
2.6K -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
4 languages -
8 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2014 Wins
Apr 2009 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeFINAL FANTASY XIV Online

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeTwo Worlds Epic Edition

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Two Worlds Epic Edition

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Two Worlds Epic Edition

Two Worlds Epic Edition

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −92% $1.21Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$14.99View
Steam
Steam$14.99View

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

86% positive (78,507 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
78,507 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-10% minor player decrease
12,941 concurrent players — very healthy
78,507 total reviews — major title

Two Worlds Epic Edition

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

79% positive (2,624 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 65/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,624 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.21 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.15)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-45% player decline
6 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsFINAL FANTASY XIV OnlineTwo Worlds Epic Edition
Release Date
February 18, 2014
April 30, 2009
Developers
Square Enix
Reality Pump Studios
Publishers
Square Enix
Topware Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

Recommended

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

Two Worlds Epic Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP SP2 / Vista / 7 / 8
  • Processor: Intel/AMD Multicore CPU
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • Graphics: with Per-Pixel-Shader 3.0 support
  • Hard Drive: 7 GB Free Space
  • Sound: 5.1
  • Misc: Keyboard, Mouse, Broadband Internet Connection
Which is better: FINAL FANTASY XIV Online or Two Worlds Epic Edition?

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online won the comparison against Two Worlds Epic Edition 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 Two Worlds Epic Edition?

Based on the metrics, FINAL FANTASY XIV 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. Two Worlds Epic Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC

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