Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen vs Goat Simulator
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen vs Goat Simulator — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen Capcom | Goat Simulator Coffee Stain Studios, Double Eleven |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 23, 2013 | April 1, 2014 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | — |
| Developer | Capcom, Capcom U.S.A | Double Eleven, Coffee Stain Studios, Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Publisher | Capcom | Coffee Stain Studios, Double Eleven |
| Official Site | https://www.dragonsdogma.com/ | http://goat-simulator.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Simulation, Casual, Indie |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player, Co-op, Local Co-op, Split-screen |
| Perspective | Third-person | Third-person |
| Average Playtime | 7 hours | 3 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, Android, Apple Macintosh, Linux |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Steam, GOG, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop | PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, Google Play, App Store, Nintendo eShop |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows Vista or newer (32 or 64 bit) Processor: Intel Core i5 660 CPU or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon HD 5870 or equivalent DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 20 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX-compatible sound card or onboard audio chip Additional Notes: 1) Supports Keyboard+Mouse and XInput/DirectInput devices including Xbox 360, Xbox One, DualShock4 and Steam Controller. 2) Some high end integrated graphics chips and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported by Capcom. | OS: Windows Vista Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core Processor Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Shader Model 3.0, 256 MB VRAM DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit |
| Recommended Requirements | OS: Windows 7/8/10 Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or equivalent DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 20 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX-compatible sound card or onboard audio chip Additional Notes: 1) Supports Keyboard+Mouse and XInput/DirectInput devices including Xbox 360, Xbox One, DualShock4 and Steam Controller. 2) Some high end integrated graphics chips and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported by Capcom. | OS: Windows 7 or 8 Processor: 2.0 GHz Quad Core Processor Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Shader Model 3.0, 512 MB VRAM DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 81 / 100 | 62 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 3.9 / 5 (681 ratings) | 3.2 / 5 (1,199 ratings) |