Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition vs Elden Ring
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition vs Elden Ring — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition Xbox Game Studios | Elden Ring Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | October 15, 2020 | February 25, 2022 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Forgotten Empires, Tantalus Media | FromSoftware |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios | Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware |
| Official Site | https://www.ageofempires.com/games/aoeiiide/ | https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/elden-ring |
| Age Rating | — | Mature |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Strategy | Action, RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op |
| Perspective | 3D | Third-person, 3D |
| Average Playtime | 3 hours | 62 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Available On | Steam, Xbox Store | Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher Processor: Intel i3-2105 @ 3.1GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 973 with an average CPU Passmark score of 3735 or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GT 430, Radeon HD 5570, or Intel HD 4400 with an average Passmark G3D Mark of 570 or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 42 GB available space Additional Notes: 2 GB VRAM | 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 version 18362.0 or higher Processor: Intel i5-3300 @ 3.0GHz or AMD FX-8350 or equivalent with an average CPU Passmark score of 4100 or better Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R9 Fury or equivalent with an average Passmark G3D Mark of 9500 or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 42 GB available space Additional Notes: 4 GB VRAM | 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 | 75 / 100 | 95 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 3.8 / 5 (106 ratings) | 4.4 / 5 (1,468 ratings) |