Cities: Skylines vs Elden Ring
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Cities: Skylines vs Elden Ring — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Cities: Skylines Paradox Interactive | Elden Ring Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | March 10, 2015 | February 25, 2022 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Everyone | Mature |
| Developer | Colossal Order | FromSoftware |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive | Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware |
| Official Site | http://www.citiesskylines.com/ | https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/elden-ring |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Strategy, Simulation | Action, RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op |
| Average Playtime | 9 hours | 62 hours |
| Perspective | — | Third-person, 3D |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Available On | Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop, Epic Games Store | Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+, 3.2GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: nVIDIA GeForce GTX 260, 512 MB or ATI Radeon HD 5670, 512 MB (Does not support Intel Integrated Graphics Cards) DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 4 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 | OS: Microsoft Windows 7/8 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i5-3470, 3.20GHz or AMD FX-6300, 3.5Ghz Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: nVIDIA GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB (Does not support Intel Integrated Graphics Cards) DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 4 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 | 4.1 / 5 (1,530 ratings) | 4.4 / 5 (1,468 ratings) |