SpeedRunners vs V Rising

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

Specification SpeedRunners tinyBuild V Rising Stunlock Studios
Overview
Release Date April 19, 2016 May 8, 2024
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Everyone 10+
Developer tinyBuild, DoubleDutch Games Stunlock Studios
Publisher tinyBuild Stunlock Studios
Official Site http://tinyBuild.com/speedrunners https://playvrising.com/
Gameplay
Genre Action, Sports, Racing, Casual, Indie Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Local Co-op, Split-screen, Online Multiplayer Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op
Perspective 2D
Average Playtime 4 hours 7 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo PC
Available On Nintendo eShop, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store Steam
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements OS: Windows XP and up Processor: 1Ghz and up Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Dedicated video card recommended Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 900 MB available space Additional Notes: MAC Users: SpeedRunners runs great in Parallels Desktop 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 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 84 / 100
Community Rating 3.8 / 5 (526 ratings) 3.7 / 5 (175 ratings)

SpeedRunners vs V Rising: which should you buy?

Between SpeedRunners and V Rising, your choice depends on your preferred experience and PC specs. SpeedRunners is a fast-paced 2D racing/brawler with a strong focus on local multiplayer (up to 4-player split-screen) and online play. It has minimal system requirements (even runs on Windows XP with 1GB RAM) and is available on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch, making it ideal for budget PCs or gaming with friends in the same room. Its average playtime is only 4 hours, great for quick sessions. V Rising, on the other hand, is a mature, open-world survival RPG with MMO elements, offering a deeper single-player or online co-op experience (7-hour average). It requires a modern PC (Windows 10, 12GB RAM, dedicated GPU like GTX 750 Ti) and is exclusive to Steam. With no local split-screen, it lacks the couch co-op appeal of SpeedRunners. For Filipino gamers: if you have a low-end PC and enjoy chaotic party games with friends, pick SpeedRunners. If you have a good gaming rig and prefer an immersive vampire survival game with online co-op, choose V Rising. Price information is not provided in the data.

Frequently asked questions

Which game is cheaper?

Exact prices are not included in the data, so we cannot determine which is cheaper. Check current prices on Steam, Nintendo eShop, or other storefronts.

Which game has better local multiplayer?

SpeedRunners supports local co-op and split-screen multiplayer for up to 4 players, making it ideal for couch gaming with friends. V Rising supports online co-op but does not offer local split-screen.

Which game has higher system requirements?

V Rising is much more demanding. It requires a 64-bit OS, Windows 10, an Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 12GB RAM, and a dedicated GPU. SpeedRunners can run on Windows XP with just 1GB RAM and no dedicated graphics card.

Which game has better reviews?

SpeedRunners has a Metacritic score of 84/100 and a community rating of 3.8/5 from 526 ratings. V Rising has a community rating of 3.7/5 from 175 ratings. SpeedRunners has higher critic and user scores.