Final Fantasy VII Rebirth vs Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Two very different 2024 RPGs: one sprawling 48-hour adventure, the other a 16-hour action-packed grind with a strong endgame.
Updated 24d ago
Despite a bare-minimum PC port, FF7 Rebirth's 100-hour follow-up to Remake holds its own — Queen's Blood alone could eat 20 hours.
The Endless Ragnarok expansion punches above its weight, finally giving lapsed players a concrete reason to return to the grind.
By the numbers
Prices checked Sep 10; 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 10.
| Measure | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | Granblue Fantasy: Relink |
|---|---|---|
| Value Final Fantasy VII Rebirth wins on value | ||
| Price now | $14.99 −70% · Epic Game Store | $35.99 −10% · PlanetPlay |
| All-time low | $14.99 | $21.12 |
| Cost / hour | $0.31/hr $14.99 · 48 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 | 48 h | 16 h |
| Health Granblue Fantasy: Relink wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 75% 35k reviews | 90% 56k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 66% 818 votes · vs 75% lifetime · souring | 81% 407 votes · vs 90% lifetime · souring |
| Peak players | 5,066 Aug 2026 · ↓ 33% MoM | 30,322 Aug 2026 · ↓ 66% MoM |
| Launch peak | — | 27% of Feb 2024 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 |
| All-time peak | 36,077 Jan 2025 · now at 14% | 113,179 Feb 2024 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 4 months ago | 6 days ago |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 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.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Emotionally gripping story and refined combat system keep players invested across multiple playthroughs.
Excessive open-world padding, minigames, and collectibles bloat the experience, even for devoted fans.
from our May 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 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth if
- You want a long, story-driven JRPG with a rich world and side activities
- You're a Final Fantasy fan and can tolerate some bloat for 100+ hours
- You own a PS5 or a capable PC and enjoy slower, tactical combat
Pick Granblue Fantasy: Relink if
- You prefer a shorter campaign that gets you to fun boss fights quickly
- You're into grinding endgame content with friends and learning new mechanics
- You're on the fence about live-service-style updates — Relink's momentum gives you reason to stay
Bottom line
Choose Rebirth for its 48-hour story and expansive world; pick Relink if 16 hours and a lively endgame loop sound better. Rebirth's 75% review score vs Relink's 90% hints that Relink's tighter focus may please more players.