Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma vs Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is R$18.51 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma | Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 59 |
| Quality | 84 | 93 |
| Value | 68 | 45 |
| Popularity | 28 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 143.49 | R$ 162.00 |
| Steam Review Score | 88% positive | 95.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 155 | 444 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
Loaded Cheapest Authorized resellerR$143.49−40%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplaceR$151.56−37%Buy 
Nuuvem Authorized resellerR$239.99Buy Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Side by side over time
Rune Factory: Guardians of AzumaTrails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Details and requirements
| Item | Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma | Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 4, 2025 | September 19, 2025 |
| Developers | Marvelous Inc. | Nihon Falcom |
| Publishers | XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc. | GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 and 11 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-9700 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma or Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter?
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter won the comparison against Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma 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 Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma worth buying over Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter?
Based on the metrics, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter 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: Guardians of Azuma currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC