Rivals of Aether vs Ultra Street Fighter® IV
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Ultra Street Fighter® IV wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Ultra Street Fighter® IV is $1.37 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Rivals of Aether | Ultra Street Fighter® IV |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 70 | 57 |
| Quality | 77 | 88 |
| Value | 75 | 36 |
| Popularity | 37 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.11 | $3.74 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.4% positive | 91.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 355 | 371 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Rivals of AetherUltra Street Fighter® IV
Details and requirements
| Item | Rivals of Aether | Ultra Street Fighter® IV |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 28, 2017 | August 7, 2014 |
| Developers | Aether Studios | Capcom |
| Publishers | Aether Studios | Capcom |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 8 / 10 | Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8,Windows 10,Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | 1.4GHz processor or faster | Intel Core 2 Quad 2.66 GHz or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX Compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Rivals of Aether or Ultra Street Fighter® IV?
Ultra Street Fighter® IV won the comparison against Rivals of Aether 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 Rivals of Aether worth buying over Ultra Street Fighter® IV?
Based on the metrics, Ultra Street Fighter® IV 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. Rivals of Aether currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC