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South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™VSYakuza: Like a Dragon

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

South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™

South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™

Quality
70Popularity
36Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈19d
-70% $8.99
Buy Now
VS
Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Quality
90Popularity
36Value
74
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
Ends in≈11d
-64% $7.20
Buy Now

Winner

Yakuza: Like a Dragon wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 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.

5
South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™
5 of 15 metrics
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$8.99 -
$7.20 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.99 Wins
$7.20 -
Best Current Discount
-70% Wins
-64% -
Sales Frequency
18 price changes -
127 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
85.1% positive -
94.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
31.4K Wins
27.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
26.7K Wins
25.8K -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.7K -
1.6K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
421 -
499 Wins
Steam Recommendations
31.2K Wins
27.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
35 -
63 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2017 -
Nov 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleSouth Park™: The Fractured But Whole™

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

Worth ItYakuza: Like a Dragon

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:
South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™
Yakuza: Like a Dragon

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

South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™

South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™

2 Stores
Steam
Steam -70% $8.99Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +234% $29.99View
Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

3 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming -64% $7.20Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +9% $7.85View
Steam
Steam +178% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

85% positive (31,333 reviews) — very positive reception
31,333 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$8.99 — very accessible price
70% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

-26% player decline
493 concurrent players — smaller but active
31,333 total reviews — proven game with large community

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

94% positive (27,401 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
27,401 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$7.20 — very accessible price
64% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($6.71)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

450 concurrent players — smaller but active
27,401 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSouth Park™: The Fractured But Whole™Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Release Date
October 16, 2017
November 10, 2020
Developers
Ubisoft San Francisco
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Publishers
Ubisoft
SEGA
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
35
63

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4690K / AMD FX-8350 or equivalent
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 / GTX 750ti / GTX 960 / GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon R9 280X / R9 380 / RX 470
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p @~60FPS. Game contains Denuvo anti-tamper technology. Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-6700 | AMD Ryzen 5 1400
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, 3 GB | AMD Radeon RX 580, 4 GB
  • Storage: 60 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires a CPU which supports the AVX and SSE4.2 instruction set. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ or Yakuza: Like a Dragon?

Yakuza: Like a Dragon won the comparison against South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ 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 South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ worth buying over Yakuza: Like a Dragon?

Based on the metrics, Yakuza: Like a Dragon 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. Yakuza: Like a Dragon currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 08:44 PM UTC

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