Elden Ring vs Shovel Knight
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Elden Ring vs Shovel Knight — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Elden Ring Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware | Shovel Knight Yacht Club Games |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | February 25, 2022 | June 26, 2014 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Everyone |
| Developer | FromSoftware | 8-4, Yacht Club Games |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware | Yacht Club Games |
| Official Site | https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/elden-ring | http://shovelknight.com |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, RPG | Action, Adventure, Indie, Platformer |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op | Single-player, Local Co-op |
| Perspective | Third-person, 3D | 2D |
| Average Playtime | 62 hours | 5 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo |
| Available On | Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store | PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Steam, Nintendo eShop |
| 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 SP2 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1 ghz or equivalent Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 2nd Generation Intel Core HD Graphics (2000/3000), 512MB DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 250 MB available space |
| 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: | — |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 95 / 100 | 85 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.4 / 5 (1,468 ratings) | 4.3 / 5 (478 ratings) |