Desert Child vs Elden Ring
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Desert Child vs Elden Ring — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Desert Child Akupara Games | Elden Ring Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | May 31, 2017 | February 25, 2022 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Akupara Games, Oscar Brittain | FromSoftware |
| Publisher | Akupara Games | Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware |
| Official Site | http://www.akuparagames.com/game/desert-child/ | https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/elden-ring |
| Age Rating | — | Mature |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, RPG, Simulation, Racing, Indie | Action, RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Local Co-op, Split-screen | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op |
| Perspective | 2D | Third-person, 3D |
| Average Playtime | 4 hours | 62 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Available On | Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Steam, GOG, itch.io, Xbox Store | Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows 7 Processor: 2.2 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 980 Storage: 600 MB 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: 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 | ||
| Community Rating | 2.6 / 5 (32 ratings) | 4.4 / 5 (1,468 ratings) |
| Metacritic | — | 95 / 100 |