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

Neptunia Virtual Stars

Neptunia Virtual Stars

ActionAdventureRPGSingleplayer3DCute +14
Quality
48Popularity
41Value
33
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 3 days
−94% $2.24
Buy
VS
Tales of ARISE

Tales of ARISE

Quality
86Popularity
36Value
80
Green Man GamingBest price· Green Man Gaming · Authorized reseller
Historical low
−82% $8.80
Buy

Winner

Tales of ARISE wins 11 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.

Buy on Green Man Gaming
4
Neptunia Virtual Stars
4 of 15 metrics
Tales of ARISE
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.24 Wins
$8.80 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.93 Wins
$8.80 -
Best Current Discount
-94% Wins
-82% -
Sales Frequency
142 price changes -
191 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
84/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
55.6% positive -
86.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
374 -
27.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
208 -
24.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
166 Wins
3.7K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
181 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
27.7K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
58 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2021 -
Nov 2023 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleNeptunia Virtual Stars

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

Worth ItTales of ARISE

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Neptunia Virtual Stars
Tales of ARISE

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
Kinguin
Kinguin −94% $2.24Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +7% $2.40View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +168% $6.00View
GamersGate
GamersGate +235% $7.50View
Steam
Steam$39.99View
Tales of ARISE

Tales of ARISE

5 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming −82% $8.80Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +132% $20.45View
Kinguin
Kinguin +151% $22.06View
GamersGate
GamersGate$39.99View
Steam
Steam$49.99View

Neptunia Virtual Stars

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

56% positive (374 reviews): mixed opinions
374 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$2.24: very accessible price
94% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($1.93)

Tales of ARISE

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

86% positive (27,701 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100: high marks from professional reviewers
27,701 reviews: large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$8.80: very accessible price
82% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players up 69% in recent days
203 concurrent players: smaller but active
27,701 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsNeptunia Virtual StarsTales of ARISE
Release date
March 29, 2021
November 8, 2023
Developers
Idea Factory, Compile Heart
Bandai Namco Studios Inc.
Publishers
Idea Factory International
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
—
58

Neptunia Virtual Stars

No PC requirements data available

Tales of ARISE

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit Only)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD FX-8350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon R9 390
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 45 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset
  • Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps with graphics settings at "High". Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. - 64-bit processor and operating system are required. - Windows 10 (Version 1809 or later) and a 4GB VRAM GPU (graphics board or video card) are required for DirectX 12 API.
Which is better: Neptunia Virtual Stars or Tales of ARISE?

Tales of ARISE 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 Tales of ARISE?

Based on the metrics, Tales of ARISE 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. Tales of ARISE currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC

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