Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter vs Visions of Mana
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Visions of Mana is R$44.81 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter | Visions of Mana |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 58 |
| Quality | 93 | 63 |
| Value | 45 | 72 |
| Popularity | 30 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 162.00 | R$ 112.41 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.1% positive | 76.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 444 | 30 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter | Visions of Mana |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 19, 2025 | August 29, 2024 |
| Developers | Nihon Falcom | Square Enix |
| Publishers | GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc. | Square Enix |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | AMD Ryzen™ 5 3500 / Intel® Core™ i5-8500 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 XT / Intel® Arc™ A580 / NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 45 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter or Visions of Mana?
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter won the comparison against Visions of Mana 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 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter worth buying over Visions of Mana?
Based on the metrics, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter 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. Visions of Mana currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:50 PM UTC