Rise of the Tomb Raider vs Shovel Knight
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Rise of the Tomb Raider vs Shovel Knight — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Rise of the Tomb Raider Square Enix, Microsoft Studios, Feral Interactive | Shovel Knight Yacht Club Games |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | November 10, 2015 | June 26, 2014 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Feral Interactive, Crystal Dynamics, Nixxes | 8-4, Yacht Club Games |
| Publisher | Square Enix, Microsoft Studios, Feral Interactive | Yacht Club Games |
| Official Site | http://www.tombraider.com/us/ | http://shovelknight.com |
| Age Rating | — | Everyone |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action | Action, Adventure, Indie, Platformer |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player, Local Co-op |
| Perspective | Third-person | 2D |
| Average Playtime | 14 hours | 5 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo |
| Available On | Xbox Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, App Store, Epic Games Store | PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Steam, Nintendo eShop |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows 7 64bit Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD equivalent Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 650 2GB or AMD HD7770 2GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 25 GB available space | 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 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 980Ti 2560x1440 or NVIDIA GTX 970 1920x1080 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 25 GB available space | — |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 86 / 100 | 85 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.0 / 5 (2,808 ratings) | 4.3 / 5 (478 ratings) |