Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen vs S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen vs S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen Capcom | S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl GSC Game World |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 23, 2013 | March 19, 2007 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Adults Only |
| Developer | Capcom, Capcom U.S.A | GSC Game World |
| Publisher | Capcom | GSC Game World |
| Official Site | https://www.dragonsdogma.com/ | http://www.stalker-game.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Shooter, Adventure, RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Perspective | Third-person | First-person |
| Average Playtime | 7 hours | 3 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Steam, GOG, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop | Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, Steam, GOG |
| 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. | Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 2)/Microsoft® Windows® 2000 SP4, Intel Pentium 4 2 Ghz/AMD XP 2200+, 512 MB RAM, 10 GB available hard drive space, 128 MB DirectX® 9c compatible card/ nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700/ATI Radeon® 9600, DirectX® 9 compatible sound card, LAN/ Internet connection with Cable/DSL speeds for multiplayer, Keyboard, Mouse Recommended: Intel Core 2 Duo E6400/AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+, 1 GB RAM or better, 256 MB DirectX® 9c compatible card/ nVIDIA® GeForce™ 7900/ ATI Radeon® X1850 |
| 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. | — |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 81 / 100 | 82 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 3.9 / 5 (681 ratings) | 4.3 / 5 (1,361 ratings) |