Rise of the Tomb Raider vs The Talos Principle
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Rise of the Tomb Raider vs The Talos Principle — 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 Talos Principle Devolver Digital, GHI Media, Croteam |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | November 10, 2015 | December 11, 2014 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Feral Interactive, Crystal Dynamics, Nixxes | Devolver Digital, Croteam |
| Publisher | Square Enix, Microsoft Studios, Feral Interactive | Devolver Digital, GHI Media, Croteam |
| Official Site | http://www.tombraider.com/us/ | http://www.croteam.com |
| Age Rating | — | Everyone 10+ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action | Adventure, Indie, Puzzle |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player |
| Perspective | Third-person | First-person, Third-person |
| Average Playtime | 14 hours | 5 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, Android, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo |
| Available On | Xbox Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, App Store, Epic Games Store | Nintendo eShop, Epic Games Store, Xbox Store, Steam, Google Play, App 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 Vista 32-bit Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 10 class GPU with 512MB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 8600 series, AMD Radeon HD 3600 series, Intel HD 4000 series) DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 5 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX9.0c Compatible Sound Card Additional Notes: Windows XP 32-bit (with service pack 3) can run the legacy version of the game, but it is no longer being updated. |
| 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 64-bit Processor: Quad-core 3.0 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870) DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 8 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX9.0c Compatible Sound Card |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 86 / 100 | 85 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.0 / 5 (2,808 ratings) | 4.2 / 5 (844 ratings) |