Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk vs Stranger of Sword City
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Stranger of Sword City is R$83.40 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk | Stranger of Sword City |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 43 | 55 |
| Quality | 65 | 55 |
| Value | 31 | 71 |
| Popularity | 25 | 22 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 103.14 | R$ 19.74 |
| Steam Review Score | 79.4% positive | 65.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 37 | 3 |
Where to buy
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Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk | Stranger of Sword City |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 18, 2018 | June 6, 2016 |
| Developers | Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. | Experience Inc. |
| Publishers | NIS America, Inc. | NIS America, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8.1/10 64bit | Windows 8/7/Vista |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5-6500 3.2GHz | Core 2 Duo |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTS 450 | VRAM 512MB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk or Stranger of Sword City?
Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk won the comparison against Stranger of Sword City 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 Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk worth buying over Stranger of Sword City?
Based on the metrics, Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk 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. Stranger of Sword City currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC