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Septerra CoreVSThe Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

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

Septerra Core

Septerra Core

Quality
75Popularity
23Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈8d
$7.99
Buy Now
VS
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

Quality
91Popularity
32Value
89
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-55% $9.00
Buy Now

Winner

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

4
Septerra Core
4 of 15 metrics
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.99 Wins
$9.00 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.19 Wins
$12.25 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-55% Wins
Sales Frequency
11 price changes -
29 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
70/100 -
85/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
82.1% positive -
93.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
577 -
8.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
474 -
8.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
103 Wins
529 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
58 Wins
Steam Recommendations
577 -
8.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
27 Wins
Supported Languages
2 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2013 -
Jul 2014 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleSepterra Core

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Worth ItThe Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Septerra Core
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

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

Septerra Core

Septerra Core

1 Store
Steam
Steam$7.99Buy Now
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -55% $9.00Buy Now
Steam
Steam +122% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Septerra Core

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

82% positive (577 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 70/100 — generally favorable from critics
577 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$7.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-50% player drop
4 concurrent players — niche audience

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

94% positive (8,721 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
8,721 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$9.00 — very accessible price
55% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-6% minor player decrease
68 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSepterra CoreThe Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
Release Date
September 27, 2013
July 29, 2014
Developers
Nihon Falcom
Publishers
Topware Interactive
XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc.
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
27

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Septerra Core

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 98 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: Intel/AMD Single Core CPU with 1.5 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D with DirectX support and 128 MB
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
  • Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista, 7 or 8 (64-bit supported)
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo 2GHz or higher
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 64 MB VRAM, 3D accelerator compatible w/ DirectX 9.0c
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX 9.0c

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Septerra Core or The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky?

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky won the comparison against Septerra Core 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 Septerra Core worth buying over The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky?

Based on the metrics, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky 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. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 11:54 AM UTC

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