Elden Ring vs Knights and Merchants
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Elden Ring vs Knights and Merchants — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Elden Ring Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware | Knights and Merchants TopWare Interactive, Runesoft |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | February 25, 2022 | February 1, 2013 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Teen |
| Developer | FromSoftware | Runesoft, Topware Interactive |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware | TopWare Interactive, Runesoft |
| Official Site | https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/elden-ring | http://replaynow.topware.com/en/knights-and-merchants-tpr-and-tsk.html |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, RPG | Strategy, Simulation |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Perspective | Third-person, 3D | 2D |
| Average Playtime | 62 hours | 3 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC, Apple Macintosh, Linux |
| Available On | Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store | App Store, 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 XP / Vista / 7 / 8 Processor: Intel or AMD Singlecore CPU Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: 3D graphics card with DirectX 9.0c support DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 500 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible Stereo Soundcard Additional Notes: Keyboard, Mouse |
| 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 XP / Vista / 7 / 8 Processor: Intel or AMD Singlecore CPU Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: 3D graphics card with DirectX 9.0c support DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 500 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible Stereo Soundcard Additional Notes: Keyboard, Mouse |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 95 / 100 | — |
| Community Rating | 4.4 / 5 (1,468 ratings) | 2.8 / 5 (166 ratings) |