Mary Skelter: Nightmares vs Persona 3 Portable
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Persona 3 Portable wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Persona 3 Portable is $14.30 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Mary Skelter: Nightmares | Persona 3 Portable |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 45 | 63 |
| Quality | 66 | 81 |
| Value | 40 | 70 |
| Popularity | 22 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $24.99 | $10.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.2% positive | 81.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 149 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Mary Skelter: NightmaresPersona 3 Portable
Details and requirements
| Item | Mary Skelter: Nightmares | Persona 3 Portable |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 19, 2018 | January 18, 2023 |
| Developers | Idea Factory | ATLUS |
| Publishers | Ghostlight LTD | SEGA |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 or later | Windows 10 or higher |
| Processor (minimum) | 3GHz Intel i3 or equivalent | Intel Core i5-650 or AMD FX-4100 |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX 11 compatible graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 5770, 1 GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 6 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Mary Skelter: Nightmares or Persona 3 Portable?
Persona 3 Portable won the comparison against Mary Skelter: Nightmares 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 Mary Skelter: Nightmares worth buying over Persona 3 Portable?
Based on the metrics, Persona 3 Portable 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. Persona 3 Portable currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:18 PM UTC