Metaphor: ReFantazioVSXuan-Yuan Sword: The Cloud of Han
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Better Deal· Green Man Gaming
Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Cloud of Han
Better Deal· SteamWinner
Metaphor: ReFantazio wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
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
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timeScore Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Cloud of Han
Quality
Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Metaphor: ReFantazio
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.
Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Cloud of Han
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Metaphor: ReFantazio or Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Cloud of Han?
Metaphor: ReFantazio won the comparison against Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Cloud of Han 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 Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Cloud of Han?
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: Jun 4, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC