JIANGHU CHRONICLES vs Tales of Spark
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Tales of Spark wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Tales of Spark is $8.97 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | JIANGHU CHRONICLES | Tales of Spark |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 47 | 60 |
| Quality | 59 | 61 |
| Value | 49 | 70 |
| Popularity | 27 | 44 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $17.99 | $9.02 |
| Steam Review Score | 70.4% positive | 75.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 23 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | JIANGHU CHRONICLES | Tales of Spark |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 5, 2025 | February 4, 2024 |
| Developers | 一品阁 | Ice and Fire Isle Studio |
| Publishers | 方块游戏(CubeGame) | Ice and Fire Isle Studio |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10/11 (64 bit) | Windows7/Windows8/Windows10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-6700 | Intel Core i5-11600K, 3.9 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 3.7 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6G | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 580, 6 GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: JIANGHU CHRONICLES or Tales of Spark?
Tales of Spark won the comparison against JIANGHU CHRONICLES 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 JIANGHU CHRONICLES worth buying over Tales of Spark?
Based on the metrics, Tales of Spark 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. Tales of Spark currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:35 PM UTC