Tharsis vs V Rising

Tharsis vs V Rising: which should you buy?

Both Tharsis and V Rising are single‑player experiences with a strategic bent, but they cater to very different hardware setups and audience expectations. Tharsis is a turn‑based RPG/strategy indie that runs on modest PCs (minimum 2 GB RAM, Intel i5‑5xxx, DirectX 11) and is also available on PlayStation, Nintendo and iOS, making it a practical choice for Filipino gamers who own older or console hardware or who prefer shorter sessions (average 4 hours). Its Metacritic score is 61 and community rating 2.9/5, indicating mixed reception. V Rising, by contrast, is a modern action‑adventure MMO that demands a much stronger PC (minimum 12 GB RAM, i5‑6600/RYZEN 5 1500X, 7 GB storage) and is currently only on Steam for Windows 10. It offers longer playtime (average 7 hours), multiplayer and co‑op modes, and a higher community rating of 3.7/5, suggesting stronger player approval. For Filipino buyers with a capable gaming PC who want online multiplayer and are willing to meet higher system specs, V Rising provides more content and social play. For those on tighter budgets, older hardware, or who prefer a quick, single‑player indie experience on multiple platforms, Tharsis is the safer pick despite its lower ratings.