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古剑奇谭二(GuJian2)VSThe Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

古剑奇谭二(GuJian2)

古剑奇谭二(GuJian2)

Quality
63Popularity
28Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-79% $3.38
Buy Now
VS
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

Quality
74Popularity
28Value
43
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-57% $25.56
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
古剑奇谭二(GuJian2)
7 of 14 metrics
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.38 Wins
$25.56 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.36 Wins
$25.56 -
Best Current Discount
-79% Wins
-57% -
Sales Frequency
41 price changes Wins
18 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
76.6% positive -
92.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.7K -
2.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.1K -
2.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
634 -
211 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
8 -
84 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.7K Wins
2.7K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
294 Wins
53 -
Supported Languages
1 languages -
3 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2017 -
Mar 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Maybe古剑奇谭二(GuJian2)

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

Wait for SaleThe Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
古剑奇谭二(GuJian2)
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

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

古剑奇谭二(GuJian2)

古剑奇谭二(GuJian2)

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -79% $3.38Buy Now
Steam
Steam +373% $15.99View
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -57% $25.56Buy Now
Steam
Steam +135% $59.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +135% $59.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

古剑奇谭二(GuJian2)

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

77% positive (2,713 reviews) — mostly positive
2,713 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.38 — very accessible price
79% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.31)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +750%
17 concurrent players — niche audience

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

Quality

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

92% positive (2,717 reviews) — very positive reception
2,717 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$25.56 — mid-range price
57% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($23.99)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-37% player decline
71 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game Details古剑奇谭二(GuJian2)The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
Release Date
September 7, 2017
March 23, 2020
Developers
上海烛龙信息科技有限公司, Aurogon Shanghai
Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH, Engine Software BV
Publishers
北京网元圣唐娱乐科技有限公司
NIS America, Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
294
53

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

古剑奇谭二(GuJian2)

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP 32位,Windows Vista /7/8(32位、64位)(简体中文版)
  • Processor: Intel i 系列 2.8 GHz 或 AMD 同等性能芯片及以上
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVIDIA GTX 260 与 AMD HD4870 同等性能,显存 1 GB 以上
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Direct Sound 兼容声卡
  • Additional Notes: 鼠标(必备)、键盘(必备)、手柄(选用)

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 10/8.1/7 64-bit
  • Processor: AMD FX-8320 8-Core
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon R7 370
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Onboard

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: 古剑奇谭二(GuJian2) or The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III?

古剑奇谭二(GuJian2) and The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 古剑奇谭二(GuJian2) worth buying over The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. 古剑奇谭二(GuJian2) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:56 AM UTC

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