Sora no Kiseki the 1st vs The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN-
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Sora no Kiseki the 1st wins 13 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Sora no Kiseki the 1st is $35.46 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Sora no Kiseki the 1st | The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN- |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 62 | 45 |
| Quality | 78 | 62 |
| Value | 70 | 43 |
| Popularity | 30 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $24.53 | $59.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.9% positive | 75.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 439 | 23 |
Where to buy
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Sora no Kiseki the 1st
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Sora no Kiseki the 1st | The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN- |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 19, 2025 | January 25, 2023 |
| Developers | Nihon Falcom | Nihon Falcom |
| Publishers | Clouded Leopard Entertainment | Clouded Leopard Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows® 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel™ Core i7-3770 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 580 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 16 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Sora no Kiseki the 1st or The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN- ?
Sora no Kiseki the 1st won the comparison against The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN- 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 Sora no Kiseki the 1st worth buying over The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN- ?
Based on the metrics, Sora no Kiseki the 1st 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. Sora no Kiseki the 1st currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:34 PM UTC