Septerra Core vs The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Septerra Core is $3.92 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Septerra Core | The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 64 | 70 |
| Quality | 75 | 91 |
| Value | 83 | 75 |
| Popularity | 23 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.73 | $4.65 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.1% positive | 94% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 36 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$4.65−77%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$4.67−77%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$5.79−71%Buy Side by side over time
Septerra CoreThe Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
Details and requirements
| Item | Septerra Core | The 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 |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 98 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 | Windows Vista, 7 or 8 (64-bit supported) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel/AMD Single Core CPU with 1.5 GHz | Core 2 Duo 2GHz or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | 1 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 3D with DirectX support and 128 MB | 64 MB VRAM, 3D accelerator compatible w/ DirectX 9.0c |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
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. Septerra Core currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:36 PM UTC