Rise of the Tomb Raider vs The Long Dark
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Rise of the Tomb Raider vs The Long Dark — 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 Long Dark Hinterland Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | November 10, 2015 | September 22, 2014 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Feral Interactive, Crystal Dynamics, Nixxes | Hinterland Studio |
| Publisher | Square Enix, Microsoft Studios, Feral Interactive | Hinterland Studio |
| Official Site | http://www.tombraider.com/us/ | http://www.hinterlandgames.com |
| Age Rating | — | Teen |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action | Action, Adventure, Simulation, Indie |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Perspective | Third-person | First-person |
| 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, Steam, GOG, Xbox Store, Epic Games 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 XP Processor: Dual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or better Storage: 7 GB available space Sound Card: Any on-board chip will work. |
| 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 Processor: Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better Storage: 7 GB available space Sound Card: Ideally, something with Surround capabilities. |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 86 / 100 | 76 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.0 / 5 (2,808 ratings) | 3.9 / 5 (881 ratings) |