Ryse: Son of Rome vs V Rising

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Ryse: Son of Rome vs V Rising — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Ryse: Son of Rome Microsoft Studios, Crytek V Rising Stunlock Studios
Overview
Release Date November 22, 2013 May 8, 2024
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Mature —
Developer Crytek Stunlock Studios
Publisher Microsoft Studios, Crytek Stunlock Studios
Official Site http://www.rysegame.com https://playvrising.com/
Gameplay
Genre Action, Adventure Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op
Perspective Third-person —
Average Playtime 6 hours 7 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, Xbox PC
Available On Steam, Xbox Store Steam
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements OS: Windows® Vista 64-bit / Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit Processor: Dual core with HyperThreading technology or quad core CPU (4+ logical processors) Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 graphics card with 1 GB video RAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 26 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible Sound Card with latest drivers Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-6600, 3.3 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 3.5 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB available space Additional Notes: Minimum System Requirements might change in the future
Recommended Requirements OS: Windows® Vista 64-bit / Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit Processor: Quad Core or Six Core CPU (6+ logical processors) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 graphics card with 2 GB video RAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 26 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible Sound Card with latest drivers Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-11600K, 3.9 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 3.7 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB available space Additional Notes: Recommended System Requirements might change in the future
Critic & Community Scores
Metacritic 61 / 100 —
Community Rating 3.6 / 5 (980 ratings) 3.7 / 5 (175 ratings)

Ryse: Son of Rome vs V Rising: which should you buy?

Ryse: Son of Rome is the better value for a Filipino buyer prioritizing a mature, single-player experience with solid third-person action. Its 6-hour playtime and availability on both PC and Xbox offer flexibility, while its 61 Metacritic score reflects a solid, if not groundbreaking, foundation. V Rising is newer and offers deeper multiplayer and online co-op content but demands a more powerful PC setup and higher monthly internet costs. Choose Ryse if you want a complete, single-player adventure at a potentially lower entry point; opt for V Rising if you value online collaboration and are prepared for a steeper system investment.