Diablo IV vs Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Live-service grind versus a focused action-RPG romp — pick your poison.
Updated 24d ago
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By the numbers
Prices checked Sep 11; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Sep 11.
| Measure | Diablo IV | Granblue Fantasy: Relink |
|---|---|---|
| Value Diablo IV wins on value | ||
| Price now | $12.49 −75% · Steam | $35.99 −10% · PlanetPlay |
| All-time low | $12.49 | $21.12 |
| Cost / hour | $0.48/hr $12.49 · 26 h main story | $2.31/hr $35.99 · 16 h main story |
| Off its low | At its low low was Sep 2026 | +70% low was Nov 2025 |
| Main story | 26 h | 16 h |
| Health Granblue Fantasy: Relink wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 65% 75k reviews | 90% 56k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 67% 504 votes · vs 65% lifetime | 81% 407 votes · vs 90% lifetime · souring |
| Peak players | 12,872 Aug 2026 · ↓ 70% MoM | 30,322 Aug 2026 · ↓ 66% MoM |
| Launch peak | — | 27% of Feb 2024 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 |
| All-time peak | 63,808 May 2026 · now at 20% | 113,179 Feb 2024 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | — | 6 days ago |
| Patch cadence | — | 6 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | Platinum |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Diablo IV
Three years of repairs finally arriving at once. Players who stayed through every season say the endgame is the best it has been.
Paying again. Skills behind an expansion paywall is the complaint that recurs most, followed by an endgame they still call grindy and unbalanced.
from our July 2026 verdict
Granblue Fantasy: Relink
The deep, combo-heavy combat system and rewarding boss fights keep players engaged well past the 100-hour mark.
The endgame grind for rare materials and gear can feel endless, even with the new content adding more to chase.
from our August 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Diablo IV if
- You want a live-service ARPG with seasonal resets and regular new content
- You can tolerate online-only play and a Battle.net account requirement
- You're ready to sink 26+ hours into a main story and endless endgame loops
Pick Granblue Fantasy: Relink if
- You prefer a shorter, story-driven action RPG you can finish in 16 hours
- You want offline play and a lenient grind without seasonal pressure
- You enjoyed PlatinumGames' combo-heavy combat and want more of it
Bottom line
Choose Diablo IV if you thrive on live-service seasons and don't mind online dependency; pick Relink for a polished, offline-friendly action RPG with a 90% review score and a lower time commitment.