Granblue Fantasy: Relink vs Shining Resonance Refrain
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Shining Resonance Refrain is $20.18 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Granblue Fantasy: Relink | Shining Resonance Refrain |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 76 | 58 |
| Quality | 87 | 68 |
| Value | 85 | 74 |
| Popularity | 38 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $23.99 | $3.81 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.7% positive | 72.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.1K | 7 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Granblue Fantasy: Relink
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Details and requirements
| Item | Granblue Fantasy: Relink | Shining Resonance Refrain |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 31, 2024 | July 9, 2018 |
| Developers | Cygames, Inc. | SEGA |
| Publishers | Cygames, Inc. | SEGA |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 11 (64-bit Required) | Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 (8.1) / 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600 | Intel Core i5 (3.4 GHz) or AMD equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2080 8GB / AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT 8GB | Video card with 2 GB RAM (Nvidia GeForce 660 Ti or AMD Radeon R9 270) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 90 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Granblue Fantasy: Relink or Shining Resonance Refrain?
Granblue Fantasy: Relink won the comparison against Shining Resonance Refrain 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 Granblue Fantasy: Relink worth buying over Shining Resonance Refrain?
Based on the metrics, Granblue Fantasy: Relink 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. Granblue Fantasy: Relink currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC