Cities: Skylines vs Rise of the Tomb Raider
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Cities: Skylines vs Rise of the Tomb Raider — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Cities: Skylines Paradox Interactive | Rise of the Tomb Raider Square Enix, Microsoft Studios, Feral Interactive |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | March 10, 2015 | November 10, 2015 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Everyone | — |
| Developer | Colossal Order | Feral Interactive, Crystal Dynamics, Nixxes |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive | Square Enix, Microsoft Studios, Feral Interactive |
| Official Site | http://www.citiesskylines.com/ | http://www.tombraider.com/us/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Strategy, Simulation | Action |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player |
| Average Playtime | 9 hours | 14 hours |
| Perspective | — | Third-person |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh |
| Available On | Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop, Epic Games Store | Xbox Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, App Store, Epic Games 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 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: 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 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 | 85 / 100 | 86 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.1 / 5 (1,530 ratings) | 4.0 / 5 (2,808 ratings) |