Elden Ring vs Europa Universalis IV
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Elden Ring vs Europa Universalis IV — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Elden Ring Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware | Europa Universalis IV Paradox Interactive |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | February 25, 2022 | August 12, 2013 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | — |
| Developer | FromSoftware | Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware | Paradox Interactive |
| Official Site | https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/elden-ring | http://www.europauniversalis4.com |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, RPG | Strategy |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op |
| Perspective | Third-person, 3D | — |
| Average Playtime | 62 hours | 6 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC, Apple Macintosh, Linux |
| Available On | Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store | Epic Games Store, GOG, Steam |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | 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: | OS:Windows 7/Windows 8 Processor:Intel® Pentium® IV 2.4 GHz eller AMD 3500+ Memory:2 GB RAM Graphics:NVIDIA® GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon® X1900, 512mb video memory required DirectX®:9.0c Hard Drive:2 GB HD space Sound:Direct X- compatible soundcard Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection Additional:Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer |
| 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: | OS:/Windows 7/Windows 8 Processor:Intel® Pentium® IV 2.4 GHz or AMD 3500+ Memory:2 GB RAM Graphics:NVIDIA® GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon® X1900, 1024mb video memory recommended DirectX®:9.0c Hard Drive:2 GB HD space Sound:Direct X-compatible soundcard Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection Additional:Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 95 / 100 | 87 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.4 / 5 (1,468 ratings) | 4.2 / 5 (396 ratings) |