Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance vs Vambrace: Cold Soul
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Vambrace: Cold Soul is $10.83 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance | Vambrace: Cold Soul |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 73 | 62 |
| Quality | 92 | 55 |
| Value | 77 | 82 |
| Popularity | 32 | 46 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $12.24 | $1.41 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.9% positive | 65.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 615 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance | Vambrace: Cold Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 13, 2024 | May 28, 2019 |
| Developers | ATLUS | Devespresso Games |
| Publishers | SEGA | Headup |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows10 (64Bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 | Core2Duo or above |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, 4 GB or AMD Radeon R9 380, 4 GB | Nvidia 7900 / equivalent |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 9.0 |
| Storage (minimum) | 30 GB available space | 4850 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance or Vambrace: Cold Soul?
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance won the comparison against Vambrace: Cold Soul 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 V: Vengeance worth buying over Vambrace: Cold Soul?
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. Vambrace: Cold Soul currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:04 PM UTC