Rise of the Tomb Raider vs The Ball
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Rise of the Tomb Raider vs The Ball — 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 | The Ball Tripwire Interactive, HognatusGames, NVgames |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | November 10, 2015 | October 25, 2010 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Feral Interactive, Crystal Dynamics, Nixxes | Teotl Studios, NVGames, HognatusGames |
| Publisher | Square Enix, Microsoft Studios, Feral Interactive | Tripwire Interactive, HognatusGames, NVgames |
| Official Site | http://www.tombraider.com/us/ | http://www.theballthegame.com |
| Age Rating | — | Adults Only |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action | Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Puzzle |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player |
| Perspective | Third-person | First-person, Third-person, 3D |
| Average Playtime | 14 hours | 1 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh | PC |
| Available On | Xbox Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, App Store, Epic Games Store | GOG, Steam |
| 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 | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows® 10/11 Processor: Xeon E5-2620 v3 or similar CPU from other series Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB or similar graphics cards from other series DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: keyboard, mouse, monitor. |
| 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 | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 86 / 100 | 68 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.0 / 5 (2,808 ratings) | 2.7 / 5 (78 ratings) |