Black Mesa vs Rise of the Tomb Raider
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Black Mesa vs Rise of the Tomb Raider — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Black Mesa Crowbar Collective | Rise of the Tomb Raider Square Enix, Microsoft Studios, Feral Interactive |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | March 6, 2020 | November 10, 2015 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Crowbar Collective | Feral Interactive, Crystal Dynamics, Nixxes |
| Publisher | Crowbar Collective | Square Enix, Microsoft Studios, Feral Interactive |
| Official Site | http://www.blackmesagame.com | http://www.tombraider.com/us/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Shooter, Indie | Action |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Multiplayer | Single-player |
| Perspective | First-person | Third-person |
| Average Playtime | 6 hours | 14 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, Linux | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh |
| Available On | Steam | Xbox Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, App Store, Epic Games Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)/Vista or Greater Processor: 2.4 Dual Core Processor or Greater Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 15 GB available space | OS: Windows 7 64bit Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD equivalent Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 650 2GB or AMD HD7770 2GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 25 GB available space |
| Recommended Requirements | OS: Windows® 7 (32/64-bit) or Greater Processor: 3.0 Quad Core Processor or Greater Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: 2.5 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 15 GB available space | OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 980Ti 2560x1440 or NVIDIA GTX 970 1920x1080 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 25 GB available space |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 86 / 100 | 86 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.4 / 5 (1,079 ratings) | 4.0 / 5 (2,808 ratings) |