Super Meat Boy vs V Rising
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Super Meat Boy vs V Rising — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Super Meat Boy Microsoft Studios, BlitWorks | V Rising Stunlock Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | October 20, 2010 | May 8, 2024 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios, Team Meat | Stunlock Studios |
| Publisher | Microsoft Studios, BlitWorks | Stunlock Studios |
| Official Site | http://www.supermeatboy.com | https://playvrising.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Indie, Platformer | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op |
| Perspective | 2D | — |
| Average Playtime | 3 hours | 7 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Android, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo, Web | PC |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, Nintendo eShop, Google Play, Epic Games Store | Steam |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 (Windows 8 is not officially supported) Processor: 1.4GHz or faster Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Graphics Card made within the last 4 years (Pixel Shader 3.0, Vertex Shader 3.0) DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c Hard Drive: 300 MB Controller Support: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller | 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 | 87 / 100 | — |
| Community Rating | 4.0 / 5 (1,773 ratings) | 3.7 / 5 (175 ratings) |
Super Meat Boy vs V Rising: which should you buy?
For Filipino buyers, Super Meat Boy is the safer choice overall. It runs on nearly any PC (1GB RAM, 300MB storage, even Windows XP) and is available on multiple platforms including mobile and consoles, making it highly accessible if you don't have a high-end gaming rig. V Rising demands a much stronger PC (12GB RAM, 7GB storage, Windows 10 64-bit, GTX 1070 recommended) and is PC-only on Steam, which may exclude many casual or budget-conscious gamers. While both games are released, Super Meat Boy is older and often deeply discounted, whereas V Rising is a newer, full-priced release (exact prices not provided). If you prefer fast-paced, single-player platforming with tight controls and a generous community rating (4.0/5), Super Meat Boy delivers. If you have a powerful PC and enjoy survival-crafting MMOs with friends, V Rising offers deeper multiplayer and longer playtime (~7 hours average vs 3 hours), but its community rating is lower (3.7/5). For the typical Filipino gamer with modest hardware or a tight budget, Super Meat Boy is the practical, universally recommended pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which game is cheaper?
No official prices are provided, but Super Meat Boy is an older indie title frequently on sale for very low amounts, while V Rising is a newer release likely full-priced. Check current store prices for exact differences.
Which game has lower PC requirements?
Super Meat Boy has minimal requirements: 1GB RAM, 300MB storage, and any graphics card with Pixel Shader 3.0. V Rising requires 12GB RAM, 7GB storage, a GTX 1070 recommended, and Windows 10 64-bit, making it much more demanding.
Which game supports multiplayer?
V Rising supports single-player, multiplayer, co-op, and online co-op. Super Meat Boy is single-player only.
Which game has longer playtime?
V Rising has an average playtime of 7 hours, while Super Meat Boy has only 3 hours, making V Rising longer for the initial playthrough.