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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Secret of Mana

Secret of Mana

Quality
57Popularity
27Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−62% $15.11
Buy Now
VS
Trials of Mana

Trials of Mana

Quality
74Popularity
30Value
93
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
in 13 hours
−71% $14.25
Buy Now

Winner

Trials of Mana wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

3
Secret of Mana
3 of 13 metrics
Trials of Mana
10 of 13 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$15.11 -
$14.25 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$15.24 Wins
$19.95 -
Best Current Discount
-62% -
-71% Wins
Sales Frequency
100 price changes Wins
61 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
67.9% positive -
91.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.4K -
4.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.6K -
4.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
774 -
414 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
19 -
53 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.4K -
4.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
37 -
44 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2018 -
Apr 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeSecret of Mana

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

MaybeTrials of Mana

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Secret of Mana
Trials of Mana

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

Secret of Mana

Secret of Mana

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −62% $15.11Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +1% $15.19View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +165% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +165% $39.99View
Trials of Mana

Trials of Mana

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −71% $14.25Buy Now
Steam
Steam +251% $49.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +251% $49.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Secret of Mana

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

68% positive (2,411 reviews) — mixed opinions
2,411 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$15.11 — reasonable price
62% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($13.99)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Strong +38% player growth
29 concurrent players — niche audience

Trials of Mana

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

91% positive (4,791 reviews) — very positive reception
4,791 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$14.25 — reasonable price
71% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Player count surging +69%
71 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSecret of ManaTrials of Mana
Release Date
February 15, 2018
April 24, 2020
Developers
Square Enix
Square Enix
Publishers
Square Enix
Square Enix
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
37
44

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Secret of Mana

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: INTEL Core i5 2.00GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 750 / RADEON R7 260X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 11 GB available space

Trials of Mana

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows® 8.1 / 10 64-bit
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i5 2.5GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 470 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 60 FPS @ 1920x1080

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Secret of Mana or Trials of Mana?

Trials of Mana 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 Trials of Mana?

Based on the metrics, Trials of Mana 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. Trials of Mana currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC

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