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Persona 3 PortableVSRe:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne

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

Persona 3 Portable

Persona 3 Portable

Quality
80Popularity
30Value
45
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-44% $11.29
Buy Now
VS
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne

Quality
69Popularity
24Value
98
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈15d
-90% $5.99
Buy Now

Winner

Persona 3 Portable wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 15 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.

9
Persona 3 Portable
9 of 15 metrics
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$11.29 -
$5.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.00 -
$5.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-44% -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
80 price changes Wins
10 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
80.8% positive -
86.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
4.6K Wins
889 -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.7K Wins
769 -
Negative Steam Reviews
883 -
120 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
104 Wins
26 -
Steam Recommendations
4.6K Wins
863 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
36 Wins
33 -
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
4 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2023 Wins
Jan 2021 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SalePersona 3 Portable

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

MaybeRe:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Persona 3 Portable
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne

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

Persona 3 Portable

Persona 3 Portable

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -44% $11.29Buy Now
Steam
Steam +77% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +77% $19.99View
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne

1 Store
Steam
Steam -90% $5.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Persona 3 Portable

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

81% positive (4,607 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
4,607 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$11.29 — reasonable price
44% off — decent discount
Historical low: $9.00 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-6% minor player decrease
101 concurrent players — smaller but active

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

87% positive (889 reviews) — very positive reception
889 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$5.99 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +580%
34 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPersona 3 PortableRe:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne
Release Date
January 18, 2023
January 27, 2021
Developers
ATLUS
Chime Corporation
Publishers
SEGA
Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
36
33

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Persona 3 Portable

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or higher
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-650 or AMD FX-4100
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 5770, 1 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: High 1080p @ 60 FPS. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4820K 3.70GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce@ GTX 980
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 12 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Persona 3 Portable or Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne?

Persona 3 Portable won the comparison against Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne 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 Persona 3 Portable worth buying over Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne?

Based on the metrics, Persona 3 Portable 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. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:57 AM UTC

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