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SAMURAI MAIDENVSYs X: Nordics

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

SAMURAI MAIDEN

SAMURAI MAIDEN

ActionAdventureRPG
Quality
51Popularity
45Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈6h
-86% $8.12
Buy Now
VS
Ys X: Nordics

Ys X: Nordics

ActionAdventureRPG
Quality
63Popularity
24Value
72
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
Historical Low!
-25% $44.99
Buy Now

Winner

SAMURAI MAIDEN wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

7
SAMURAI MAIDEN
7 of 13 metrics
Ys X: Nordics
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$8.12 Wins
$59.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$8.86 Wins
$44.99 -
Best Current Discount
-86% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
104 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
60.9% positive -
70.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
642 Wins
598 -
Positive Steam Reviews
391 -
419 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
251 -
179 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
3 Wins
Steam Recommendations
638 Wins
598 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
38 -
55 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
3 languages -
Release Date
Dec 2022 -
Mar 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeSAMURAI MAIDEN

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

MaybeYs X: Nordics

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:
SAMURAI MAIDEN
Ys X: Nordics

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

SAMURAI MAIDEN

SAMURAI MAIDEN

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -86% $8.12Buy Now
Steam
Steam +232% $26.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +639% $59.99View
Ys X: Nordics

Ys X: Nordics

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming -25% $44.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +33% $59.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

SAMURAI MAIDEN

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

61% positive (642 reviews) — mixed opinions
642 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$8.12 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($7.96)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Ys X: Nordics

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

77% positive (881 reviews) — mostly positive
881 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$44.99 — premium price
25% off — modest discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-67% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSAMURAI MAIDENYs X: Nordics
Release Date
December 8, 2022
March 13, 2024
Developers
SHADE Inc.
Nihon Falcom
Publishers
D3PUBLISHER
Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
38
55

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

SAMURAI MAIDEN

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11
  • Processor: intel Core i7 8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB / AMD Radeon RX VEGA 56 8GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device

Ys X: Nordics

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-10400
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 7 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Settings: 1440p, 60 FPS, High Graphics Profile

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: SAMURAI MAIDEN or Ys X: Nordics?

SAMURAI MAIDEN 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 SAMURAI MAIDEN worth buying over Ys X: Nordics?

Based on the metrics, SAMURAI MAIDEN 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. SAMURAI MAIDEN currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC

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