SAND LAND vs STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE is $0.46 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | SAND LAND | STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 67 | 55 |
| Quality | 81 | 57 |
| Value | 84 | 76 |
| Popularity | 24 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $20.69 | $20.23 |
| Steam Review Score | 86.8% positive | 66.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 12 | 21 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | SAND LAND | STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 25, 2024 | October 27, 2022 |
| Developers | ILCA, Inc. | Square Enix, tri-Ace |
| Publishers | Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. | Square Enix |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 | Windows® 10 / Windows® 11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G / Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel® Core™ i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel Arc A750 | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 XT |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 70 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: SAND LAND or STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE?
STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE won the comparison against SAND LAND 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 SAND LAND worth buying over STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE?
Based on the metrics, STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE 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. SAND LAND currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC