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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≈7h
-85% $9.27
Buy Now
VS
TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST]

TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST]

Quality
60Popularity
27Value
59
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-87% $7.99
Buy Now

Winner

SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

9
SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris
9 of 14 metrics
TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST]
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.27 -
$8.26 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.59 -
$7.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-85% -
-86% Wins
Sales Frequency
84 price changes Wins
23 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
61.3% positive -
72.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
5.0K Wins
2.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.1K Wins
1.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.9K -
602 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
29 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
5.0K Wins
2.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
67 Wins
39 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
10 languages -
Release Date
Jul 2020 Wins
Nov 2019 -
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.

Wait for SaleTOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST]

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris
TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST]

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
TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST]

TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST]

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -87% $7.99Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +3% $8.26View
Steam
Steam +651% $59.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +651% $59.99View

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

TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST]

Quality

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

72% positive (2,157 reviews) — mostly positive
2,157 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$7.99 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

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

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSWORD ART ONLINE Alicization LycorisTOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST]
Release Date
July 9, 2020
November 14, 2019
Developers
AQURIA Co., Ltd.
Three Rings Inc.
Publishers
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
67
39

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.

TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST]

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2550 or AMD FX-6300
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 770 or Radeon R9 290
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 15 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris or TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST]?

SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris won the comparison against TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST] 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 TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST]?

Based on the metrics, SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris 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, 02:06 PM UTC

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