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

STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE

STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE

Quality
56Popularity
26Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈9h
-56% $26.30
Buy Now
VS
Tales of ARISE

Tales of ARISE

Quality
86Popularity
36Value
79
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
Historical Low!
-82% $8.80
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Winner

Tales of ARISE wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 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.

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STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
2 of 15 metrics
Tales of ARISE
13 of 15 metrics
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Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$26.30 -
$22.90 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$23.99 -
$8.80 Wins
Best Current Discount
-56% Wins
-54% -
Sales Frequency
67 price changes -
110 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
84/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
67.1% positive -
86.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.7K -
27.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K -
23.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
549 Wins
3.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
12 -
187 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.7K -
27.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
53 -
58 Wins
Supported Languages
6 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2022 -
Nov 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleSTAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE

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

Worth ItTales of ARISE

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:
STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
Tales of ARISE

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

STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE

STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -56% $26.30Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +128% $59.99View
Steam
Steam +128% $59.99View
Tales of ARISE

Tales of ARISE

4 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming -82% $8.80Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +160% $22.90View
GamersGate
GamersGate +354% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +468% $49.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

67% positive (1,669 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,669 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$26.30 — mid-range price
56% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($23.99)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +100%
12 concurrent players — niche audience

Tales of ARISE

Quality

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

87% positive (27,463 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
27,463 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$8.80 — very accessible price
82% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-39% player decline
162 concurrent players — smaller but active
27,463 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSTAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCETales of ARISE
Release Date
October 27, 2022
November 8, 2023
Developers
Square Enix, tri-Ace
Bandai Namco Studios Inc.
Publishers
Square Enix
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
53
58

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10 / Windows® 11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 XT
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 70 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1920x1080, "Prioritize Image Quality", Quality Preset "High", 60 FPS (capped) SSD storage recommended

Tales of ARISE

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit Only)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD FX-8350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon R9 390
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 45 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset
  • Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps with graphics settings at "High". Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. - 64-bit processor and operating system are required. - Windows 10 (Version 1809 or later) and a 4GB VRAM GPU (graphics board or video card) are required for DirectX 12 API.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE or Tales of ARISE?

Tales of ARISE won the comparison against STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE 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 STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE worth buying over Tales of ARISE?

Based on the metrics, Tales of ARISE 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. Tales of ARISE currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 03:51 PM UTC

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