Diablo IV vs Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Live-service loot grind versus a polished campaign with post-game raids — which endless loop fits you better?
Updated 11d ago
Skip the $49.99 Standard button — the $69.99 Age of Hatred Collection adds both expansions for twenty dollars more. The 2026 repairs are free either way.
Endless Ragnarok finally makes the grind click for returning vets, but base-game grind fatigue still fences off newcomers — wait for a sale if you're fresh.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | Diablo IV | Granblue Fantasy: Relink |
|---|---|---|
| Value Granblue Fantasy: Relink wins on value | ||
| Price now | $49.99 Blizzard | $35.99 −10% · PlanetPlay |
| All-time low | $22.49 | $21.12 |
| Cost / hour | $1.94/hr $49.99 · 26 h main story | $2.31/hr $35.99 · 16 h main story |
| Off its low | +122% low was Aug 2025 | +70% low was Nov 2025 |
| Main story | 26 h | 16 h |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | 65% 75k reviews | 90% 55k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 68% 927 votes · vs 65% lifetime | — |
| Peak players | 42,469 Jul 2026 · ↑ 66% MoM | 89,585 Jul 2026 · ↑ 1333% MoM |
| Launch peak | — | 79% of Feb 2024 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | 63,808 May 2026 · now at 67% | 113,179 Feb 2024 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | — | yesterday |
| Patch cadence | — | 3 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
Boss fights and combat depth keep veterans hooked past 200 hours, the expansion's new mechanics making it feel fresh again.
Grind fatigue sets in eventually, the multi-character loop demanding QoL mods to stay enjoyable for even dedicated players.
from our August 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Diablo IV if
- You love seasonal resets and want the current season starting June 30, 2026.
- You bounced off the 2023 endgame and want the free 2026 overhaul.
- You want to play as Paladin, Warlock, or Spiritborn classes.
Pick Granblue Fantasy: Relink if
- You live for post-game grind and boss-rush raids.
- You loved the base combat and want deeper build customization via sigils.
- You enjoyed Monster Hunter but prefer anime aesthetics and fast combat.
Bottom line
Play Diablo IV if you crave a live-service ARPG with regular seasons; choose Granblue for a complete campaign and tight co-op raids.