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Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD RemasterVSShin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

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

Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster

Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster

Quality
84Popularity
29Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−65% $17.73
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VS
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

Quality
92Popularity
32Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 19 hours
−77% $13.99
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Winner

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance wins 12 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.

3
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster
3 of 15 metrics
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$17.73 -
$13.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.50 Wins
$18.90 -
Best Current Discount
-65% -
-77% Wins
Sales Frequency
123 price changes Wins
91 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
79/100 -
90/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
87.9% positive -
92.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.9K -
7.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
3.4K -
7.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
473 Wins
598 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
142 -
995 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.8K -
7.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
37 -
48 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2021 -
Jun 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeShin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster

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

Worth ItShin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

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

Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster

Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −65% $17.73Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +2% $18.04View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +182% $49.99View
Steam
Steam +182% $49.99View
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −77% $13.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +329% $59.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +329% $59.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster

Quality

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

88% positive (3,895 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
3,895 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$17.73 — reasonable price
65% off — solid discount
Historical low: $13.50 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

142 concurrent players — smaller but active

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

92% positive (7,582 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 90/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
7,582 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$13.99 — reasonable price
77% off — massive discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-29% player decline
797 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsShin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD RemasterShin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Release Date
May 20, 2021
June 13, 2024
Developers
ATLUS
ATLUS
Publishers
SEGA
SEGA
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
37
48

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-550 or AMD Phenom II X2 560
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 5770, 1 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 14 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, 4 GB or AMD Radeon R9 380, 4 GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: High 1080p @ 60 FPS. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster or Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance?

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance won the comparison against Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster 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 Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster worth buying over Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance?

Based on the metrics, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance 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. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC

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