Secret of Mana vs Ys: The Oath in Felghana
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Secret of Mana wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Ys: The Oath in Felghana is $3.84 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 | Ys: The Oath in Felghana |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 60 |
| Quality | 58 | 85 |
| Value | 91 | 58 |
| Popularity | 27 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $13.79 | $9.95 |
| Steam Review Score | 67.6% positive | 93.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 17 | 5 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Secret of Mana | Ys: The Oath in Felghana |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 15, 2018 | March 19, 2012 |
| Developers | Square Enix | Nihon Falcom |
| Publishers | Square Enix | XSEED Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 (64-bit) | Windows XP, Vista, 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | INTEL Core i5 2.00GHz | Pentium III 1 GHz or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 750 / RADEON R7 260X | 32 MB VRAM, 3D accelerator compatible w/ DirectX 9.0c |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 11 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Secret of Mana or Ys: The Oath in Felghana?
Secret of Mana won the comparison against Ys: The Oath in Felghana 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 Ys: The Oath in Felghana?
Based on the metrics, Secret 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. Secret of Mana currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:01 PM UTC