Elden Ring vs Returnal
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Elden Ring vs Returnal — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Elden Ring Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware | Returnal Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation PC |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | February 25, 2022 | April 30, 2021 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | — |
| Developer | FromSoftware | Housemarque, Climax Studios |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware | Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation PC |
| Official Site | https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/elden-ring | https://housemarque.com/games/returnal |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, RPG | Action, Shooter |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op |
| Perspective | Third-person, 3D | — |
| Average Playtime | 62 hours | 8 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC, PlayStation |
| Available On | Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store | Steam, PlayStation Store |
| 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 10 64-bit (version 1903) Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 (4 core 2.7GHz) AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 core 3.5GHz) Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB) Storage: 60 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD Recommended |
| 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 10 64-bit (version 1903) Processor: Intel i7-8700 (6 core 3.7 GHz) AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (8 core 3.7 GHz) Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super (8 GB) AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB) Storage: 60 GB available space |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 95 / 100 | 86 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.4 / 5 (1,468 ratings) | 4.2 / 5 (312 ratings) |