Proteus vs V Rising

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Proteus vs V Rising — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Proteus Twisted Tree V Rising Stunlock Studios
Overview
Release Date January 30, 2013 May 8, 2024
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Everyone 10+
Developer Curve Digital, Ed Key and David Kanaga Stunlock Studios
Publisher Twisted Tree Stunlock Studios
Official Site http://www.visitproteus.com https://playvrising.com/
Gameplay
Genre Adventure, Casual, Indie Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer
Game Modes Single-player Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op
Perspective First-person
Average Playtime 1 hours 7 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Apple Macintosh, Linux PC
Available On PlayStation Store, Steam Steam
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements OS: Windows XP SP3 Processor: 1.8GHz Memory: 3 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000 Hard Drive: 100 MB HD 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 Processor: 2.2GHz Dual Core Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 512 MB NVidia or ATI graphics card Hard Drive: 100 MB HD 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 80 / 100
Community Rating 3.0 / 5 (183 ratings) 3.7 / 5 (175 ratings)

Proteus vs V Rising: which should you buy?

V Rising is the superior choice for most Filipino buyers. It offers a much longer playtime (7 hours vs. 1 hour) and features multiplayer, co-op, and online co-op modes—features Proteus lacks. The power requirements are also more manageable; V Rising requires a 12 GB RAM/NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti setup versus Proteus’s 3 GB/Intel HD 3000. For a single-player, casual adventure with a shorter commitment, Proteus is sufficient, but V Rising’s extended gameplay and social features make it the better long-term investment. Your decision should depend on whether you prioritize content depth or budget-friendly simplicity.