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Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of DuskVSStranger of Sword City

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

Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk

Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk

Quality
65Popularity
25Value
80
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
-80% $10.00
Buy Now
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Stranger of Sword City

Stranger of Sword City

Quality
54Popularity
22Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈9h
-77% $4.50
Buy Now

Winner

Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

11
Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk
11 of 14 metrics
Stranger of Sword City
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$10.01 -
$4.50 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.98 -
$4.76 Wins
Best Current Discount
-80% Wins
-77% -
Sales Frequency
58 price changes Wins
23 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
79.3% positive Wins
65.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.3K Wins
551 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.0K Wins
363 -
Negative Steam Reviews
266 -
188 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
26 Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
1.3K Wins
546 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
57 Wins
44 -
Supported Languages
3 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2018 Wins
Jun 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeLabyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk

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

Wait for SaleStranger of Sword City

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:
Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk
Stranger of Sword City

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

Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk

Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk

3 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming -80% $10.00Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +0% $10.01View
Steam
Steam +400% $49.99View
Stranger of Sword City

Stranger of Sword City

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -77% $4.50Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +344% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +344% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (1,282 reviews) — mostly positive
1,282 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$10.00 — reasonable price
80% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($9.44)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-61% player drop
11 concurrent players — niche audience

Stranger of Sword City

Quality

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

66% positive (551 reviews) — mixed opinions
551 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$4.50 — very accessible price
77% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.99)

Popularity

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

-83% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLabyrinth of Refrain: Coven of DuskStranger 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
Achievements
57
44

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel i5-6500 3.2GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTS 450
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Onboard

Stranger of Sword City

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 8/7/Vista
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: VRAM 512MB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Sound Card: DirectX 12

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. Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 09:45 AM UTC

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