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

Winner

OCTOPATH TRAVELER II wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

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OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
12 of 14 metrics
The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki I KAI -Thors Military Academy 1204-
2 of 14 metrics
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Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$21.82 Wins
$34.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$22.35 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-64% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
103 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
93.8% positive Wins
86.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
12.9K Wins
603 -
Positive Steam Reviews
12.1K Wins
521 -
Negative Steam Reviews
801 -
82 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
443 Wins
10 -
Steam Recommendations
12.7K Wins
593 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
33 -
51 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2023 Wins
Feb 2021 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeOCTOPATH TRAVELER II

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleThe Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki I KAI -Thors Military Academy 1204-

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:
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The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki I KAI -Thors Military Academy 1204-

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

OCTOPATH TRAVELER II

OCTOPATH TRAVELER II

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Kinguin
Kinguin -64% $21.82Buy Now
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The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki I KAI -Thors Military Academy 1204-

The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki I KAI -Thors Military Academy 1204-

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Steam
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Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

OCTOPATH TRAVELER II

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

94% positive (12,872 reviews) — very positive reception
12,872 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$21.82 — mid-range price
64% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($20.22)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

+24% player growth
463 concurrent players — smaller but active
12,872 total reviews — proven game with large community

The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki I KAI -Thors Military Academy 1204-

Quality

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

86% positive (603 reviews) — very positive reception
603 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$34.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-50% player drop
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsOCTOPATH TRAVELER IIThe Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki I KAI -Thors Military Academy 1204-
Release Date
February 24, 2023
February 7, 2021
Developers
Square Enix, ACQUIRE Corp.
Nihon Falcom
Publishers
Square Enix
Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
33
51

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

OCTOPATH TRAVELER II

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i5-6400
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 470 / Intel® Arc™ A750 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 6GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 60 FPS @ 1920x1080, Preset "Highest", Systen RAM 16GB required when running on Intel GPU

The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki I KAI -Thors Military Academy 1204-

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Ryzen 5 1400
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon R7 370
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 13 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Onboard

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: OCTOPATH TRAVELER II or The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki I KAI -Thors Military Academy 1204-?

OCTOPATH TRAVELER II won the comparison against The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki I KAI -Thors Military Academy 1204- 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 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II worth buying over The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki I KAI -Thors Military Academy 1204-?

Based on the metrics, OCTOPATH TRAVELER II 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. OCTOPATH TRAVELER II currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:26 PM UTC

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