Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen vs Shelter 2
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen vs Shelter 2 — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen Capcom | Shelter 2 4EversGames, Might and Delight |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 23, 2013 | March 8, 2015 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | — |
| Developer | Capcom, Capcom U.S.A | Might and Delight |
| Publisher | Capcom | 4EversGames, Might and Delight |
| Official Site | https://www.dragonsdogma.com/ | http://mightanddelight.com/shelter-2/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Adventure, RPG | Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Indie |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player |
| Perspective | Third-person | Third-person |
| Average Playtime | 7 hours | 3 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo | PC, Apple Macintosh, Linux |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Steam, GOG, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop | 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. | OS: Windows XP SP2 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ @ 2.8 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 240 GT or Radeon HD 6570 – 1024 MB (1 gig) DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 2 GB available space |
| 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 | 58 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 3.9 / 5 (681 ratings) | 3.4 / 5 (98 ratings) |