The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC vs The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd is R$3.62 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC | The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 69 | 68 |
| Quality | 91 | 90 |
| Value | 60 | 60 |
| Popularity | 29 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 54.25 | R$ 50.63 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.6% positive | 94.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 26 | 92 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplaceR$54.25−22%Buy 
Loaded Authorized resellerR$57.89−17%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplaceR$60.31−14%Buy The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplaceR$50.63−10%Buy Kinguin Key marketplaceR$55.13−2%Buy Loaded Authorized resellerR$55.79−0%Buy Side by side over time
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SCThe Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd
Details and requirements
| Item | The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC | The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 29, 2015 | May 3, 2017 |
| Developers | Nihon Falcom | Nihon Falcom |
| Publishers | XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc. | XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows Vista, 7 or 8 (64-bit supported) | Windows Vista or later (64-bit supported) |
| Processor (minimum) | Core 2 Duo 2GHz or higher | Core 2 Duo 2GHz or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | 1 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 64 MB VRAM, 3D accelerator compatible w/ DirectX 9.0c | 64 MB VRAM, 3D accelerator compatible w/ DirectX 9.0c |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC or The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd?
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC won the comparison against The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd 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: Trails in the Sky SC worth buying over The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd?
Based on the metrics, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:15 PM UTC