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Neptunia Virtual StarsVSSTAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE

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

Neptunia Virtual Stars

Neptunia Virtual Stars

ActionAdventureRPG
Quality
47Popularity
41Value
65
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-94% $2.56
Buy Now
VS
STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE

STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE

Quality
56Popularity
26Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈9h
-56% $26.30
Buy Now

Winner

STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

4
Neptunia Virtual Stars
4 of 13 metrics
STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
9 of 13 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.56 Wins
$26.30 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.93 Wins
$23.99 -
Best Current Discount
-94% Wins
-56% -
Sales Frequency
66 price changes -
67 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
55.4% positive -
67.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
370 -
1.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
205 -
1.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
165 Wins
549 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
12 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
1.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
53 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
6 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2021 -
Oct 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleNeptunia Virtual Stars

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for SaleSTAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE

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:
Neptunia Virtual Stars
STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE

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

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -94% $2.56Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +291% $10.00View
Steam
Steam +1462% $39.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1462% $39.99View
STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE

STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -56% $26.30Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +128% $59.99View
Steam
Steam +128% $59.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Neptunia Virtual Stars

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

55% positive (370 reviews) — mixed opinions
370 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.56 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.93 — room for better deals

STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE

Quality

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

67% positive (1,669 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,669 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$26.30 — mid-range price
56% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($23.99)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +100%
12 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsNeptunia Virtual StarsSTAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
Release Date
March 29, 2021
October 27, 2022
Developers
Idea Factory, Compile Heart
Square Enix, tri-Ace
Publishers
Idea Factory International
Square Enix
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
53

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Neptunia Virtual Stars

No PC requirements data available

STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10 / Windows® 11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 XT
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 70 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1920x1080, "Prioritize Image Quality", Quality Preset "High", 60 FPS (capped) SSD storage recommended

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Neptunia Virtual Stars or STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE?

STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE 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 STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE?

Based on the metrics, STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE 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. STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 03:50 PM UTC

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