New World: Aeternum vs SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
New World: Aeternum wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris is R$279.70 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | New World: Aeternum | SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 49 | 52 |
| Quality | 58 | 54 |
| Value | 40 | 66 |
| Popularity | 44 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | N/A | R$ 48.19 |
| Steam Review Score | 66.6% positive | 61.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 344 | 21 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
New World: Aeternum
SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris
Loaded Cheapest Authorized resellerR$48.19−45%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplaceR$48.71−44%Buy 
GamersGate Authorized resellerR$50.41−42%Buy Side by side over time
New World: AeternumSWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris
Details and requirements
| Item | New World: Aeternum | SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 28, 2021 | July 9, 2020 |
| Developers | Amazon Game Studios | AQURIA Co., Ltd. |
| Publishers | Amazon Game Studios | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i7-9700 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB | Radeon RX Vega 56, 8 GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 45 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: New World: Aeternum or SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris?
New World: Aeternum won the comparison against SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris 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 New World: Aeternum worth buying over SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris?
Based on the metrics, New World: Aeternum 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. SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:04 PM UTC