Dark Souls III vs Rise of the Tomb Raider
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Dark Souls III vs Rise of the Tomb Raider — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Dark Souls III Bandai Namco Entertainment, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment US, FromSoftware | Rise of the Tomb Raider Square Enix, Microsoft Studios, Feral Interactive |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 11, 2016 | November 10, 2015 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | — |
| Developer | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America, FromSoftware | Feral Interactive, Crystal Dynamics, Nixxes |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment US, FromSoftware | Square Enix, Microsoft Studios, Feral Interactive |
| Official Site | — | http://www.tombraider.com/us/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, RPG | Action |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op | Single-player |
| Perspective | Third-person | Third-person |
| Average Playtime | 29 hours | 14 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Steam | Xbox Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, App Store, Epic Games Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD® FX-6300 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 750 Ti / ATI Radeon HD 7950 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 25 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device Additional Notes: Internet connection required for online play and product activation | 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 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 / AMD® FX-8350 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 970 / ATI Radeon R9 series DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 25 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device Additional Notes: Internet connection required for online play and product activation | 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 | 89 / 100 | 86 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.4 / 5 (2,782 ratings) | 4.0 / 5 (2,808 ratings) |