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Ys I & II Chronicles+VSYs VI: The Ark of Napishtim

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Ys I & II Chronicles+

Ys I & II Chronicles+

Quality
72Popularity
28Value
61
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈7h
-36% $9.58
Buy Now
VS
Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

Quality
84Popularity
25Value
69
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈4d
-58% $8.45
Buy Now

Winner

Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

5
Ys I & II Chronicles+
5 of 13 metrics
Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim
8 of 13 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.58 -
$8.45 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$10.44 -
$8.46 Wins
Best Current Discount
-36% -
-58% Wins
Sales Frequency
23 price changes Wins
15 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
76/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
89.1% positive -
90.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.7K Wins
1.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.4K Wins
1.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
289 -
131 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
10 -
11 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.6K Wins
1.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
17 Wins
16 -
Supported Languages
1 languages
1 languages
Release Date
Feb 2013 -
Apr 2015 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeYs I & II Chronicles+

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeYs VI: The Ark of Napishtim

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Ys I & II Chronicles+
Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

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

Ys I & II Chronicles+

Ys I & II Chronicles+

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -36% $9.58Buy Now
Steam
Steam +56% $14.99View
Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -58% $8.45Buy Now
Steam
Steam +137% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Ys I & II Chronicles+

Quality

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

89% positive (2,657 reviews) — very positive reception
2,657 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$9.58 — very accessible price
36% off — decent discount

Popularity

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

-68% player drop
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

90% positive (1,345 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 76/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,345 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$8.45 — very accessible price
58% off — solid discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-63% player drop
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsYs I & II Chronicles+Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim
Release Date
February 14, 2013
April 28, 2015
Developers
Nihon Falcom
Nihon Falcom
Publishers
XSEED Games
XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
17
16

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Ys I & II Chronicles+

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows XP, Vista, 7 (64-bit supported)
  • Processor:Pentium III 1.6 GHz or higher
  • Memory:2 GB RAM
  • Graphics:64 MB VRAM, 3D accelerator compatible w/ DirectX 9.0c
  • DirectX®:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:3 GB HD space
  • Sound:Compatible with DirectX 9.0c

Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7
  • Processor: Pentium III 1 GHz or higher
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 32 MB VRAM, 3D accelerator compatible w/ DirectX 9.0c
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX 9.0c

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Ys I & II Chronicles+ or Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim?

Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim won the comparison against Ys I & II Chronicles+ 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 Ys I & II Chronicles+ worth buying over Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim?

Based on the metrics, Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim 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. Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:49 AM UTC

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