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

THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI

THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI

Quality
67Popularity
24Value
90
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈15d
-60% $23.99
Buy Now
VS
The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki

The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki

Quality
73Popularity
25Value
45
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$49.99
Buy Now

Winner

The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

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

5
THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI
5 of 12 metrics
The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki
7 of 12 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$23.99 Wins
$49.99 -
Best Current Discount
-60% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
4 price changes -
5 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
83.7% positive -
91.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
930 -
1.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
778 -
1.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
152 -
115 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
23 Wins
21 -
Steam Recommendations
910 -
1.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
53
53
Supported Languages
3 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2021 -
Jul 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeTHE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI

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

Wait for SaleThe Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki

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:
THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI
The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki

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

THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI

THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI

1 Store
Steam
Steam -60% $23.99Buy Now
The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki

The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki

1 Store
Steam
Steam$49.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

84% positive (930 reviews) — mostly positive
930 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$23.99 — mid-range price
60% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Player count surging +50%
18 concurrent players — niche audience

The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

91% positive (1,295 reviews) — very positive reception
1,295 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$49.99 — premium price

Popularity

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

15 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsTHE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKIThe Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki
Release Date
August 25, 2021
July 27, 2022
Developers
Nihon Falcom
Nihon Falcom
Publishers
Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
53
53

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10
  • Processor: Intel™ Core i7-3770 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 12 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Onboard

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI or The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki?

The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki won the comparison against THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI 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 THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI worth buying over The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki?

Based on the metrics, The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki 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. THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:40 PM UTC

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