Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma vs Ys X: Nordics
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma wins 14 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is $32.10 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 | Ys X: Nordics |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 65 | 48 |
| Quality | 84 | 63 |
| Value | 72 | 49 |
| Popularity | 28 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $27.89 | $44.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 88% positive | 76.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 159 | 1 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma | Ys X: Nordics |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 4, 2025 | October 25, 2024 |
| Developers | Marvelous Inc. | Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH |
| Publishers | XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc. | NIS America, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 and 11 | Windows 10/11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-9700 | Intel Core i5-10400 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 7 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma or Ys X: Nordics?
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma won the comparison against Ys X: Nordics 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 Ys X: Nordics?
Based on the metrics, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma 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, 11:40 AM UTC