Rise of the Tomb Raider vs The Sims 4
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Rise of the Tomb Raider vs The Sims 4 — 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 Sims 4 Electronic Arts |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | November 10, 2015 | September 2, 2014 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Feral Interactive, Crystal Dynamics, Nixxes | Electronic Arts, Maxis |
| Publisher | Square Enix, Microsoft Studios, Feral Interactive | Electronic Arts |
| Official Site | http://www.tombraider.com/us/ | http://www.thesims.com/ |
| Age Rating | — | Teen |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action | Strategy, Simulation, Casual |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Perspective | Third-person | 3D |
| Average Playtime | 14 hours | 4 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh |
| Available On | Xbox Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, App Store, Epic Games Store | Steam, Xbox Store, PlayStation 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 | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: 64 Bit Required. Windows 7 (SP1), Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 Processor: 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core 4000+ or equivalent (For computers using built-in graphics chipsets, the game requires 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-62 or equivalent) Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better DirectX: Version 9.0 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 17 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 | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: 64 Bit Windows 7 (SP1), 8, 8.1, or 10 Processor: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better DirectX: Version 9.0 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 18 GB available space |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 86 / 100 | 67 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.0 / 5 (2,808 ratings) | 3.7 / 5 (1,162 ratings) |