Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition vs Elden Ring
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition vs Elden Ring — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Microsoft Studios, Xbox Game Studios | Elden Ring Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | November 14, 2019 | February 25, 2022 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Forgotten Empires, Wicked Witch, Tantalus | FromSoftware |
| Publisher | Microsoft Studios, Xbox Game Studios | Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware |
| Official Site | https://www.ageofempires.com/games/aoeii/ | https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/elden-ring |
| Age Rating | — | Mature |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Strategy | Action, RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Online Multiplayer | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op |
| Average Playtime | 5 hours | 62 hours |
| Perspective | — | Third-person, 3D |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, Xbox | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Available On | Steam | Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64x2 5600+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420 or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 6850 or Intel® HD Graphics 3000 or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 30 GB available space | OS: Windows 10 Processor: INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 60 GB available space Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device Additional Notes: |
| Recommended Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia® GTX 650 or AMD HD 5850 or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 30 GB available space | OS: Windows 10/11 Processor: INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 60 GB available space Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device Additional Notes: |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 85 / 100 | 95 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.3 / 5 (307 ratings) | 4.4 / 5 (1,468 ratings) |