STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN vs The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Green Man GamingSTRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is $5.26 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN | The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 60 | 51 |
| Quality | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 74 | 51 |
| Popularity | 29 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $14.73 | $14.45 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.7% positive | 82.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 112 | 129 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
Eneba Cheapest Key marketplace$14.73−63%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$14.89−63%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$39.99Buy The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition
Side by side over time
STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGINThe Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN | The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 6, 2023 | August 11, 2026 |
| Developers | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD., Square Enix | Aspyr Media |
| Publishers | Square Enix | Aspyr Media |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 64-bit | Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 / Intel® Core™ i7-8700 | Intel Core i5-12400F /AMD Ryzen 5 5600x |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 XT / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 SUPER | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Radeon RX 6600 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 90 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN or The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition?
STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN won the comparison against The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition 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 STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN worth buying over The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition?
Based on the metrics, STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN 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. STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:57 PM UTC