Blasphemous vs V Rising

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Blasphemous vs V Rising — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Blasphemous Team17 Digital, The Game Kitchen V Rising Stunlock Studios
Overview
Release Date September 9, 2019 May 8, 2024
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Mature
Developer The Game Kitchen Stunlock Studios
Publisher Team17 Digital, The Game Kitchen Stunlock Studios
Official Site http://blasphemousgame.com/ https://playvrising.com/
Gameplay
Genre Action, Adventure, Indie, Platformer Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer
Game Modes Single-player Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op
Perspective 2D
Average Playtime 3 hours 7 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo PC
Available On GOG, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop, Steam, Epic Games Store Steam
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7 64-bit Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E8400 or AMD Phenom II x2 550 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 260 or Radeon HD 4850 Storage: 4 GB available space Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-6600, 3.3 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 3.5 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB available space Additional Notes: Minimum System Requirements might change in the future
Recommended Requirements Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-750 or AMD Phenom II x4 945 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 650 or Radeon HD 5770 Storage: 4 GB available space Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-11600K, 3.9 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 3.7 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB available space Additional Notes: Recommended System Requirements might change in the future
Critic & Community Scores
Metacritic 78 / 100
Community Rating 4.0 / 5 (578 ratings) 3.7 / 5 (175 ratings)

Blasphemous vs V Rising: which should you buy?

For Filipino gamers, the choice between Blasphemous and V Rising boils down to your preferred genre and hardware. Blasphemous is a 2D action-platformer with a single-player focus, Mature rating, and a Metacritic score of 78. It runs on low-end PCs (min Core2 Duo, 4GB RAM, GTX 260) and is available on nearly all platforms (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Mac, Linux, Nintendo) via multiple stores. Its average playtime is only 3 hours, so it's a short, intense experience. In contrast, V Rising is an open-world survival RPG with online multiplayer, requiring a higher-end PC (min i5-6600, 12GB RAM, GTX 750 Ti) and a broadband internet connection. It's exclusive to PC via Steam, with a 7-hour average playtime and a community rating of 3.7/5 from fewer ratings. If you have a modest PC and prefer a tight, single-player platformer with high critical acclaim, choose Blasphemous. If you have a stronger gaming rig and enjoy persistent multiplayer worlds with building and PvE/PvP, pick V Rising. Note that no official prices are provided, so cost comparison isn't possible. Consider that V Rising demands more RAM and storage, and requires internet for full features.

Frequently asked questions

Which game has better reviews?

Blasphemous has a Metacritic score of 78 and a community rating of 4.0/5 from 578 ratings, while V Rising only has a community rating of 3.7/5 from 175 ratings (no Metacritic score provided). Blasphemous is better reviewed.

Which game is more demanding on PC?

V Rising has higher minimum requirements: Intel Core i5-6600, 12GB RAM, and GTX 750 Ti, while Blasphemous only needs a Core2 Duo, 4GB RAM, and GTX 260. V Rising also requires 7GB storage and a broadband internet connection.

Which game is better for solo players?

Blasphemous is single-player only, making it ideal for solo play. V Rising supports single-player but also offers multiplayer and co-op, so it's flexible but designed with online features.

Which game is available on more platforms?

Blasphemous is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Mac, Linux, and Nintendo, across multiple stores (GOG, PlayStation Store, etc.). V Rising is only on PC via Steam.