The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd vs The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd is $30.51 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 the 3rd | The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 68 | 51 |
| Quality | 90 | 73 |
| Value | 76 | 43 |
| Popularity | 27 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $10.02 | $24.22 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.3% positive | 91.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 92 | 55 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$10.02−67%Buy 
Eneba Key marketplace$10.74−64%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$10.79−64%Buy The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$40.53−32%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$59.99Buy 
Steam Official store$59.99Buy Side by side over time
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rdThe Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
Details and requirements
| Item | The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd | The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 3, 2017 | April 9, 2021 |
| Developers | Nihon Falcom | Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH |
| Publishers | XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc. | NIS America, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows Vista or later (64-bit supported) | Windows 10/8.1/7 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Core 2 Duo 2GHz or higher | AMD FX-8320 8-Core |
| Memory (minimum) | 1 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 64 MB VRAM, 3D accelerator compatible w/ DirectX 9.0c | Radeon R7 370 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 6 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd or The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV?
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd won the comparison against The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV 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 the 3rd worth buying over The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV?
Based on the metrics, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd 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: Trails in the Sky the 3rd currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:57 PM UTC