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Neptunia Virtual StarsVSShining Resonance Refrain

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

Neptunia Virtual Stars

Neptunia Virtual Stars

ActionAdventureRPG
Quality
47Popularity
41Value
33
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−92% $3.00
Buy Now
VS
Shining Resonance Refrain

Shining Resonance Refrain

Quality
67Popularity
24Value
35
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 8 hours
−89% $3.16
Buy Now

Winner

Shining Resonance Refrain wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

5
Neptunia Virtual Stars
5 of 14 metrics
Shining Resonance Refrain
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.00 Wins
$3.16 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.93 Wins
$2.56 -
Best Current Discount
-92% Wins
-89% -
Sales Frequency
90 price changes -
156 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
68/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
55.2% positive -
72.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
373 -
921 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
206 -
666 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
167 Wins
255 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
6 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
904 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
47 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
5 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2021 Wins
Jul 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleNeptunia Virtual Stars

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Wait for SaleShining Resonance Refrain

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Neptunia Virtual Stars
Shining Resonance Refrain

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

Neptunia Virtual Stars

Neptunia Virtual Stars

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −92% $3.00Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +4% $3.11View
Steam
Steam +1233% $39.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1233% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1566% $49.99View
Shining Resonance Refrain

Shining Resonance Refrain

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −89% $3.16Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +4% $3.30View
Steam
Steam +849% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +849% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Neptunia Virtual Stars

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

55% positive (373 reviews) — mixed opinions
373 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$3.00 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount

Shining Resonance Refrain

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

72% positive (921 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 68/100 — mixed reception from critics
921 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$3.16 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.33 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Strong +25% player growth
10 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsNeptunia Virtual StarsShining Resonance Refrain
Release Date
March 29, 2021
July 9, 2018
Developers
Idea Factory, Compile Heart
SEGA
Publishers
Idea Factory International
SEGA
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
47

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Neptunia Virtual Stars

No PC requirements data available

Shining Resonance Refrain

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 (8.1) / 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 (3.4 GHz) or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Video card with 2 GB RAM (Nvidia GeForce 660 Ti or AMD Radeon R9 270)
  • DirectX: Version 11

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Neptunia Virtual Stars or Shining Resonance Refrain?

Shining Resonance Refrain won the comparison against Neptunia Virtual Stars 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 Neptunia Virtual Stars worth buying over Shining Resonance Refrain?

Based on the metrics, Shining Resonance Refrain 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. Shining Resonance Refrain currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 03:21 PM UTC

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