The Medium vs V Rising
A full spec-by-spec comparison of The Medium vs V Rising — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | The Medium Bloober Team | V Rising Stunlock Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | January 28, 2021 | May 8, 2024 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | — |
| Developer | Bloober Team | Stunlock Studios |
| Publisher | Bloober Team | Stunlock Studios |
| Official Site | https://themediumgame.com/ | https://playvrising.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op |
| Perspective | Third-person | — |
| Average Playtime | 9 hours | 7 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC |
| Available On | Steam, Xbox Store, Epic Games Store, GOG | Steam |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 (64bit version only) Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500X Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: @1080p NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon™ R9 390X (or equivalent with 4 GB VRAM) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 30 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible, headphones recommended | 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 (64bit version only) Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-9600 / AMD Ryzen™ 7 3700X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: @1080p NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1660 Ti / Radeon™ RX Vega 56 | @4K NVIDIA GeForce® RTX 2070 / Radeon™ RX 5700 XT DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 30 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible, headphones recommended Additional Notes: NVIDIA GeForce® RTX 2080 ror 4K with ray tracing on | 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 | 74 / 100 | — |
| Community Rating | 3.5 / 5 (405 ratings) | 3.7 / 5 (175 ratings) |
The Medium vs V Rising: which should you buy?
Both The Medium and V Rising are action‑adventure titles, but they cater to different types of Filipino gamers. The Medium is a single‑player, story‑driven horror experience available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox, with a higher Metacritic score (74) and a modest community rating (3.5). Its system demands are steeper for high‑end visuals – a GTX 1660 Ti or RTX 2070 for 4K – making it better suited for players who already own a mid‑range to high‑end PC or a console and prefer offline, narrative play. V Rising, released in 2024, is a PC‑only MMO‑style game that supports solo, co‑op and large‑scale online play, appealing to gamers who enjoy persistent worlds and multiplayer interaction. Its hardware requirements are lower overall (GTX 1070 or RX 590 for recommended) and it needs only 7 GB storage, which is friendlier to budget rigs. Community sentiment is slightly higher (3.7) despite lacking a Metacritic score. If you have a console or want a cinematic single‑player horror, go for The Medium; if you play on a modest PC and want an online multiplayer vampire sandbox, V Rising is the more practical pick. Prices are not provided, so base your decision on platform availability, performance needs, and multiplayer preference.
Frequently asked questions
Which game runs on consoles?
The Medium is available on PlayStation and Xbox as well as PC, while V Rising is PC‑only.
Which title has lower hardware requirements?
V Rising’s recommended specs (GTX 1070/RTX 590, 12 GB RAM) are less demanding than The Medium’s recommended GTX 1660 Ti or higher for 1080p and RTX 2070 for 4K.
Which game offers multiplayer?
V Rising supports single‑player, multiplayer, co‑op and online co‑op; The Medium is single‑player only.
Which game has a higher critic score?
The Medium has a Metacritic score of 74, whereas V Rising does not have a Metacritic rating listed.