Final Fantasy VII Rebirth vs Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth offers 100 hours of open-world spectacle and mini-games; Granblue Fantasy: Relink is a boss-farming loop for those who crave the grind.
Updated 11d 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.
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 | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | Granblue Fantasy: Relink |
|---|---|---|
| Value Final Fantasy VII Rebirth wins on value | ||
| Price now | $19.99 −60% · Steam | $35.99 −10% · PlanetPlay |
| All-time low | $19.99 | $21.12 |
| Cost / hour | $0.41/hr $19.99 · 48 h main story | $2.31/hr $35.99 · 16 h main story |
| Off its low | At its low vs $19.99 low | +70% low was Nov 2025 |
| Main story | 48 h | 16 h |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | 75% 34k reviews | 90% 55k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 67% 984 votes · vs 75% lifetime · souring | — |
| Peak players | 7,606 Jul 2026 · ↑ 0% MoM | 89,585 Jul 2026 · ↑ 1333% MoM |
| Launch peak | — | 79% of Feb 2024 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | 36,077 Jan 2025 · now at 21% | 113,179 Feb 2024 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 2 months ago | yesterday |
| Patch cadence | 1 in last 90 days | 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.
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
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 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth if
- You played Remake and want to continue Cloud's journey across an open world.
- You enjoy 100+ hour JRPGs with mini-games and side content.
- You have a PS5 or a PC meeting Square Enix's moderate-to-high specs.
Pick Granblue Fantasy: Relink if
- You crave MMO-style boss mechanics but want to play solo or co-op.
- You loved Monster Hunter's loop and wish it had more anime flair.
- You're fine repeating missions to unlock the best gear and sigils.
Bottom line
If you want a sprawling story-driven open-world epic, pick Rebirth; if you prefer a combat-focused boss-grind loop with co-op, choose Relink.