Sword and Fairy 7 vs Tales of ARISE
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Tales of ARISE wins 15 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Sword and Fairy 7 is $5.17 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Sword and Fairy 7 | Tales of ARISE |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 47 | 69 |
| Quality | 61 | 86 |
| Value | 39 | 67 |
| Popularity | 34 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $15.31 | $8.80 |
| Steam Review Score | 72.3% positive | 86.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 45 | 147 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Sword and Fairy 7 | Tales of ARISE |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 21, 2021 | November 8, 2023 |
| Developers | 软星科技(SoftStarlight) | Bandai Namco Studios Inc. |
| Publishers | 方块游戏(CubeGame), 软星科技(SoftStarlight) | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 - 64bit | Windows 10 (64-bit Only) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5/AMD Ryzen5 | Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD FX-8350 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super | GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon R9 390 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 30 GB available space | 45 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Sword and Fairy 7 or Tales of ARISE?
Tales of ARISE won the comparison against Sword and Fairy 7 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 Sword and Fairy 7 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:04 PM UTC