Rise of the Tomb Raider vs XCOM: Enemy Unknown
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Rise of the Tomb Raider vs XCOM: Enemy Unknown — 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 | XCOM: Enemy Unknown 2K Games, Feral Interactive |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | November 10, 2015 | October 9, 2012 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Feral Interactive, Crystal Dynamics, Nixxes | Feral Interactive, 2K, Firaxis |
| Publisher | Square Enix, Microsoft Studios, Feral Interactive | 2K Games, Feral Interactive |
| Official Site | http://www.tombraider.com/us/ | http://www.xcom.com/enemyunknown/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action | Strategy |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Perspective | Third-person | Isometric |
| Average Playtime | 14 hours | 13 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, Android, Apple Macintosh |
| Available On | Xbox Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, App Store, Epic Games Store | PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, Google Play |
| 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 Processor:2 GHz Dual Core Memory:2 GB RAM Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT or greater DirectX®:9.0 Hard Drive:20 GB HD space Sound:DirectX Compatible Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection Additional:Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and Microsoft .NET 4. |
| 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:2 GHz Dual Core (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Athlon X2 2.7 GHz) Memory:4 GB RAM Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce 9000 series / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series or greater DirectX®:9.0 Hard Drive:20 GB HD space Sound:DirectX Compatible Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection Additional:Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and Microsoft .NET 4. |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 86 / 100 | 89 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.0 / 5 (2,808 ratings) | 4.2 / 5 (1,591 ratings) |