Secret of Mana vs STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R wins 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Secret of Mana is $13.73 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Secret of Mana | STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 60 |
| Quality | 58 | 74 |
| Value | 91 | 68 |
| Popularity | 27 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $13.79 | $27.52 |
| Steam Review Score | 67.6% positive | 92.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 17 | 75 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Secret of Mana
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$13.79−66%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$14.58−64%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$14.59−64%Buy STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
Side by side over time
Secret of ManaSTAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
Details and requirements
| Item | Secret of Mana | STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 15, 2018 | November 2, 2023 |
| Developers | Square Enix | Square Enix, Gemdrops, Inc. |
| Publishers | Square Enix | Square Enix |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 (64-bit) | Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | INTEL Core i5 2.00GHz | AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i5-3330 |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 750 / RADEON R7 260X | AMD Radeon™ RX 470 / Intel® Arc™ A750 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 11 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Secret of Mana or STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R?
STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R won the comparison against Secret of Mana 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 Secret of Mana worth buying over STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R?
Based on the metrics, STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R 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. Secret of Mana currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:09 PM UTC