Elden Ring vs Wasteland 3
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Elden Ring vs Wasteland 3 — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Elden Ring Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware | Wasteland 3 Deep Silver, inXile Entertainment |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | February 25, 2022 | August 28, 2020 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Teen |
| Developer | FromSoftware | InXile Entertainment |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware | Deep Silver, inXile Entertainment |
| Official Site | https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/elden-ring | https://www.inxile-entertainment.com/wasteland3 |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, RPG | RPG, Strategy |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op | Single-player, Co-op |
| Perspective | Third-person, 3D | Isometric |
| Average Playtime | 62 hours | 6 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux |
| Available On | Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store | GOG, PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox 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: | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit) Processor: Intel Core i5 2500K or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or Radeon HD 7970 Storage: 55 GB 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: | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit) Processor: Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970/AMD 290 equivalent or greater Storage: 55 GB available space |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 95 / 100 | 83 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.4 / 5 (1,468 ratings) | 4.1 / 5 (305 ratings) |