Final Fantasy VII Rebirth vs Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
Two action RPGs on opposite scales — one sprawling 48-hour saga, one lean 15-hour remake. Choose your patience level.
Updated 3d 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.
For fans of Kiryu's saga — Kiwami 3 is the definitive Y3 remake, but newcomers should start with Y0 or Like a Dragon.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 15; 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 15.
| Measure | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties |
|---|---|---|
| Value Too close to call | ||
| Price now | $49.99 GreenManGaming | $32.35 −46% · GameBillet |
| All-time low | $19.99 | $32.35 |
| Cost / hour | $1.03/hr $49.99 · 48 h main story | $2.23/hr $32.35 · 15 h main story |
| Off its low | +150% low was Jun 2026 | At its low low was Aug 2026 |
| Main story | 48 h | 15 h |
| Health Too close to call | ||
| Steam reviews | 75% 35k reviews | 62% 3k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 66% 839 votes · vs 75% lifetime · souring | 77% 60 votes · vs 62% lifetime · improving |
| Peak players | 7,606 Jul 2026 · ↑ 0% MoM | 468 Jul 2026 · ↓ 20% MoM |
| Launch peak | — | 6% of Feb 2026 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | 36,077 Jan 2025 · now at 21% | 8,263 Feb 2026 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 3 months ago | 5 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 1 in last 90 days | 0 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
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
Combat updates feel incomplete and story changes frustrate long-time fans, while technical issues like poor performance and casting mar the experience.
from our May 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Final Fantasy VII Rebirth if
- You have 48+ hours for the main story plus side games like Queen's Blood
- You played Remake and want open-world continuation with Synergy combat
- You accept bloat and high PC specs for Square Enix's ambitious JRPG
Pick Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties if
- You finished Yakuza 0/Kiwami 2 and need Kiryu's orphanage arc closed
- You prefer a 15-hour focused remake over a 100-hour epic
- You're a series fan hooked on the standalone Dark Ties chapter with Mine
Bottom line
Pick Rebirth for its massive, content-rich journey if you're caught up on Remake; pick Kiwami 3 only if you're a Yakuza devotee who wants a compact, definitive Y3 experience.
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