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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II

Quality
88Popularity
28Value
78
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−78% $8.97
Buy Now
VS
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

Quality
73Popularity
27Value
43
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−60% $24.22
Buy Now

Winner

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

11
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
11 of 14 metrics
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$8.97 Wins
$40.53 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$8.94 Wins
$24.22 -
Best Current Discount
-78% Wins
-32% -
Sales Frequency
48 price changes Wins
25 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
93% positive Wins
91.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.7K Wins
2.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.5K Wins
2.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
189 Wins
192 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
64 -
79 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.6K Wins
2.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
51 -
53 Wins
Supported Languages
2 languages
2 languages
Release Date
Feb 2018 -
Apr 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeThe Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Wait for SaleThe Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

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: Trails of Cold Steel II

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −78% $8.97Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +11% $10.00View
Steam
Steam +346% $39.99View
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −60% $24.22Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +148% $59.99View
Steam
Steam +148% $59.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

93% positive (2,715 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,715 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$8.97 — very accessible price
78% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($8.94)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

71 concurrent players — niche audience

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

Quality

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

91% positive (2,243 reviews) — very positive reception
2,243 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$24.22 — mid-range price
60% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($23.99)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +55%
116 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IIThe Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
Release Date
February 14, 2018
April 9, 2021
Developers
Nihon Falcom
Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH, Engine Software BV
Publishers
XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc.
NIS America, Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
51
53

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or later; 64 bit OS required
  • Processor: Intel i3 3 GHz
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 770 / Radeon R9 280X
  • Storage: 19 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1920x1080 / 60 FPS with high settings

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 10/8.1/7 64-bit
  • Processor: AMD FX-8320 8-Core
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon R7 370
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Onboard

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II or The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV?

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II 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 of Cold Steel II worth buying over The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV?

Based on the metrics, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II 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 of Cold Steel II currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC

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