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Rune Factory 3 SpecialVSWylde Flowers

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Rune Factory 3 Special

Rune Factory 3 Special

CasualSimulationRPG
Quality
75Popularity
23Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 18 hours
−72% $11.04
Buy Now
VS
Wylde Flowers

Wylde Flowers

SimulationAdventure
Quality
76Popularity
27Value
49
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−0% $24.87
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics

7
Rune Factory 3 Special
7 of 14 metrics
Wylde Flowers
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$11.04 Wins
$24.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.76 Wins
$18.74 -
Best Current Discount
-72% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
78 price changes Wins
23 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
94.4% positive -
95.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
700 -
2.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
661 -
2.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
39 Wins
97 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
38 -
86 Wins
Steam Recommendations
681 -
2.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
38 -
40 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2023 Wins
Sep 2022 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeRune Factory 3 Special

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

Wait for SaleWylde Flowers

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Rune Factory 3 Special
Wylde Flowers

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

Rune Factory 3 Special

Rune Factory 3 Special

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −72% $11.04Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +262% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +262% $39.99View
Wylde Flowers

Wylde Flowers

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin$24.87Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Rune Factory 3 Special

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

94% positive (700 reviews) — very positive reception
700 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$11.04 — reasonable price
72% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($9.99)

Popularity

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

-44% player decline
29 concurrent players — niche audience

Wylde Flowers

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

96% positive (2,284 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
2,284 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$24.87 — mid-range price
0% off — minor discount
Historical low: $17.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

+12% player growth
118 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsRune Factory 3 SpecialWylde Flowers
Release Date
September 5, 2023
September 20, 2022
Developers
Marvelous Inc.
Studio Drydock Pty Ltd
Publishers
XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc., Marvelous
Studio Drydock Pty Ltd
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
38
40

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Rune Factory 3 Special

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-9300H
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1650Q
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Wylde Flowers

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Rune Factory 3 Special or Wylde Flowers?

Rune Factory 3 Special and Wylde Flowers are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Rune Factory 3 Special worth buying over Wylde Flowers?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Rune Factory 3 Special currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC

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