Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom vs Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom is R$66.73 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom | Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 70 | 48 |
| Quality | 82 | 82 |
| Value | 79 | 23 |
| Popularity | 32 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 41.26 | R$ 103.00 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.7% positive | 90.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 57 | 29 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom
Steam Cheapest Official storeR$41.26−84%Buy 
Loaded Authorized resellerR$41.29−84%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplaceR$44.82−83%Buy Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Side by side over time
Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant KingdomYs VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Details and requirements
| Item | Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom | Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 23, 2018 | April 16, 2018 |
| Developers | LEVEL5 Inc. | Nihon Falcom |
| Publishers | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment | NIS America, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit | Windows 10/8.1 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-3770 / AMD FX-8350 | AMD FX-8320 8-Core |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / ATI Radeon R9 series（VRAM3GB or higher / VRAM3GB以上） | Radeon R7 370 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom or Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA?
Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom won the comparison against Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA 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 Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom worth buying over Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA?
Based on the metrics, Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom 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. Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC