Baldur’s Gate III vs Elden Ring
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Baldur’s Gate III vs Elden Ring — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Baldur’s Gate III Larian Studios | Elden Ring Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | August 3, 2023 | February 25, 2022 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Mature |
| Developer | Larian Studios | FromSoftware |
| Publisher | Larian Studios | Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware |
| Official Site | https://baldursgate3.game/ | https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/elden-ring |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Adventure, RPG, Strategy | Action, RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Local Co-op, Split-screen, Online Multiplayer | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op |
| Perspective | Isometric | Third-person, 3D |
| Average Playtime | 20 hours | 62 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, GOG, Steam | Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit Processor: Intel i5-4690 / AMD FX 4350 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 780 / AMD Radeon R9 280X DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 150 GB available space Additional Notes: Default API is Vulkan 1.1. Directx11 API also provided. The minimum requirements might decrease over the course of Early Access, as performance improves. | 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 64-bit Processor: Intel i7 4770k / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX580 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 150 GB available space Additional Notes: Default API is Vulkan 1.1. Directx11 API also provided. The recommended requirements might decrease over the course of Early Access, as performance improves. | 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 | 97 / 100 | 95 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.5 / 5 (1,031 ratings) | 4.4 / 5 (1,468 ratings) |