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

SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris

SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris

Quality
53Popularity
30Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈19h
-85% $9.27
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Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet

Quality
70Popularity
34Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-74% $5.16
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Winner

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

4
SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris
4 of 13 metrics
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet
9 of 13 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.27 -
$5.16 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.59 -
$6.07 Wins
Best Current Discount
-85% Wins
-74% -
Sales Frequency
84 price changes -
95 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
61/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
61.3% positive -
79.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
5.0K -
15.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
3.1K -
12.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.9K Wins
3.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
28 -
58 Wins
Steam Recommendations
5.0K -
15.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
67 Wins
63 -
Supported Languages
11 languages
11 languages
Release Date
Jul 2020 Wins
Feb 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeSWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeSword Art Online: Fatal Bullet

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet

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

SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris

SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -85% $9.27Buy Now
Steam
Steam +62% $14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +116% $19.99View
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -74% $5.16Buy Now
Steam
Steam +287% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +287% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

61% positive (5,004 reviews) — mixed opinions
5,004 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$9.27 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($8.96)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-34% player decline
25 concurrent players — niche audience

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet

Quality

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

79% positive (15,404 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 61/100 — mixed reception from critics
15,404 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$5.16 — very accessible price
74% off — solid discount
Historical low: $4.12 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-22% minor player decrease
61 concurrent players — niche audience
15,404 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSWORD ART ONLINE Alicization LycorisSword Art Online: Fatal Bullet
Release Date
July 9, 2020
February 23, 2018
Developers
AQURIA Co., Ltd.
Dimps Corporation
Publishers
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
67
63

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB | Radeon RX Vega 56, 8 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 45 GB available space
  • 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.

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit OS required)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz / AMD FX-9370 8-Core 4.4GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 960 4GB / AMD R9 290 HD 4GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible soundcard

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris or Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet?

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet won the comparison against SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris 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 ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris worth buying over Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet?

Based on the metrics, Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet 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. SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC

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