Rise of the Tomb Raider vs The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Rise of the Tomb Raider vs The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition — 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 Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Bethesda Softworks |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | November 10, 2015 | October 27, 2016 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Feral Interactive, Crystal Dynamics, Nixxes | Bethesda Game Studios |
| Publisher | Square Enix, Microsoft Studios, Feral Interactive | Bethesda Softworks |
| Official Site | http://www.tombraider.com/us/ | — |
| Age Rating | — | Mature |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action | Action, RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player |
| Perspective | Third-person | First-person, Third-person |
| Average Playtime | 14 hours | 9 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Available On | Xbox Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, App Store, Epic Games Store | Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store |
| 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 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version) Processor: Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB Storage: 12 GB 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 | OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version) Processor: Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB Storage: 12 GB available space |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 86 / 100 | 74 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.0 / 5 (2,808 ratings) | 4.5 / 5 (1,973 ratings) |