Don’t Starve vs Elden Ring
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Don’t Starve vs Elden Ring — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Don’t Starve Klei Entertainment | Elden Ring Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 22, 2013 | February 25, 2022 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Teen | Mature |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment | FromSoftware |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment | Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware |
| Official Site | https://www.klei.com/games/dont-starve | https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/elden-ring |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Indie | Action, RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op |
| Perspective | Top-down, 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 | GOG, Steam, PlayStation Store | Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS:Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 Processor:1.7+ GHz or better Memory:1+ gigs of RAM GB RAM Graphics:Radeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher DirectX®:9.0c Hard Drive:500 MB HD space Sound:100% DirectX9.0c compatible sound card and drivers | 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 | ||
| Metacritic | 79 / 100 | 95 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 3.9 / 5 (1,130 ratings) | 4.4 / 5 (1,468 ratings) |