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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Quality
91Popularity
36Value
77
EnebaBetter Deal· Eneba
in 5 hours
−68% $22.19
Buy Now
VS
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

ActionAdventureRPG
Quality
94Popularity
30Value
45
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$59.99
Buy Now

Winner

Metaphor: ReFantazio wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

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Metaphor: ReFantazio
12 of 15 metrics
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$22.19 Wins
$59.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$21.63 Wins
$44.99 -
Best Current Discount
-68% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
52 price changes Wins
7 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
92/100 Wins
89/100 -
Steam Review Score
89.8% positive -
95.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
25.1K Wins
4.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
22.5K Wins
4.3K -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.6K -
204 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2.0K Wins
483 -
Steam Recommendations
23.5K Wins
3.8K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
44 Wins
43 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2024 -
Sep 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItMetaphor: ReFantazio

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

MaybeTrails in the Sky 1st Chapter

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

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

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Metaphor: ReFantazio

3 Stores
Eneba
Eneba −68% $22.19Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +215% $69.99View
Steam
Steam +215% $69.99View
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

1 Store
Steam
Steam$59.99Buy Now

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

90% positive (25,055 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 92/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
25,055 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$22.19 — mid-range price
68% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($21.62)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-45% player decline
1,392 concurrent players — solid base
25,055 total reviews — proven game with large community

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (4,524 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 89/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
4,524 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$59.99 — premium price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

487 concurrent players — smaller but active
Game DetailsMetaphor: ReFantazioTrails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Release Date
October 10, 2024
September 19, 2025
Developers
ATLUS
Nihon Falcom
Publishers
SEGA
GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
44
43

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-7600 or Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 480, 4GB or Intel Arc A380, 6GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 93 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p @ 60 FPS. A CPU with AVX support is required. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Which is better: Metaphor: ReFantazio or Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter?

Metaphor: ReFantazio won the comparison against Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter 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 Metaphor: ReFantazio worth buying over Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter?

Based on the metrics, Metaphor: ReFantazio 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. Metaphor: ReFantazio currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 12:57 PM UTC

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