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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
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−77% $9.18
Buy
VS
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

Quality
73Popularity
27Value
90
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
−60% $23.99
Buy

Winner

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
10
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
10 of 13 metrics
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
3 of 13 metrics
3

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.18 Wins
$24.22 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$8.53 Wins
$23.99 -
Best Current Discount
-77% Wins
-60% -
Sales Frequency
154 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
92.9% positive Wins
91.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.8K Wins
2.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.6K Wins
2.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
195 Wins
197 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
49 -
64 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.

MaybeThe Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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

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Kinguin
Kinguin −77% $9.18Buy
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GAMIVO +3% $9.43View
Steam
Steam$39.99View
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

3 Stores
Steam
Steam −60% $23.99Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +1% $24.22View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +150% $59.99View

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

93% positive (2,756 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100: high marks from professional reviewers
2,756 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

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

$9.18: very accessible price
77% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($8.53)

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 100% in recent days
72 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 (2,283 reviews): very positive reception
2,283 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy: competitive price for the content offered.

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

Popularity

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

72 concurrent players: niche audience
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

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
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 IV currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:33 AM UTC

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