Humankind vs V Rising
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Humankind vs V Rising — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Humankind SEGA | V Rising Stunlock Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | August 17, 2021 | May 8, 2024 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Amplitude Studios | Stunlock Studios |
| Publisher | SEGA | Stunlock Studios |
| Official Site | http://www.humankind.game | https://playvrising.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Strategy | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op |
| Average Playtime | 8 hours | 7 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, Apple Macintosh | PC |
| Available On | Steam | Steam |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7, 64-bit Processor: Intel i5 4th generation / AMD FX-8300 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 770 / AMD R9 290 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 25 GB available space | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-6600, 3.3 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 3.5 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB available space Additional Notes: Minimum System Requirements might change in the future |
| Recommended Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7, 64-bit Processor: Intel i5 6th generation (or better) / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (or better) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (or better) / AMD RX 5500-XT (or better) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 25 GB available space | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-11600K, 3.9 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 3.7 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB available space Additional Notes: Recommended System Requirements might change in the future |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 77 / 100 | — |
| Community Rating | 3.7 / 5 (160 ratings) | 3.7 / 5 (175 ratings) |
Humankind vs V Rising: which should you buy?
For Filipino gamers, the choice between Humankind and V Rising hinges on genre preference and PC specs. Humankind is a turn-based strategy game (like Civilization) with a Metacritic score of 77 and a community rating of 3.7/5. It runs on older hardware (Windows 7, i5 4th gen, 8GB RAM, GTX 770) and is available on both PC and Mac. V Rising is an action survival MMO with a similar community rating (3.7/5) but no critic score. It demands a newer system (Windows 10, i5-6600, 12GB RAM, GTX 750 Ti) and is PC-only. Both have similar average playtime (8 vs 7 hours) and lack official Philippine pricing, so cost comparison is not possible. If you have a modest PC and prefer strategic depth, choose Humankind. If you have a mid-range PC, enjoy action combat, and want online co-op, choose V Rising. Neither is objectively better; it depends on your PC's capability and preferred gameplay style.
Frequently asked questions
Which game has lower system requirements for older PCs?
Humankind requires less powerful hardware: Windows 7, Intel i5 4th gen, 8GB RAM, and a GTX 770. V Rising needs Windows 10, a newer i5-6600, 12GB RAM, and a GTX 750 Ti.
Is V Rising available on Mac?
No, V Rising is only available on PC via Steam. Humankind supports both PC and Apple Macintosh.
Which game has a higher Metacritic score?
Humankind has a Metacritic score of 77/100. V Rising does not have a Metacritic score listed in the data.
Which game is cheaper?
The data does not include pricing information for either game in Philippine pesos or any currency, so we cannot determine which is cheaper.