V Rising vs Will Glow the Wisp

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

Specification V Rising Stunlock Studios Will Glow the Wisp PartTimeIndie
Overview
Release Date May 8, 2024 September 12, 2017
Availability Released Released
Developer Stunlock Studios PartTimeIndie
Publisher Stunlock Studios PartTimeIndie
Official Site https://playvrising.com/ https://parttimeindie.com/will-glow-the-wisp/
Age Rating Everyone
Gameplay
Genre Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer Action, Indie
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op Single-player
Average Playtime 7 hours 1 hours
Perspective 2D
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC PC
Available On Steam Steam
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements 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 OS: Windows XP SP2 or higher Processor: 1.80GHz Processor Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 650 (1024 MB Ram) DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 1 GB available space
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 OS: Windows 7 or better Processor: Intel Core I5-4440 3,10 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 (2048 MB Ram) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 3.7 / 5 (175 ratings) 1.9 / 5 (42 ratings)

V Rising vs Will Glow the Wisp: which should you buy?

For Filipino gamers, V Rising is the clear winner if you have a capable PC (Core i5-6600, GTX 750 Ti, 12GB RAM). It offers a longer 7-hour campaign, online multiplayer co-op, and a strong 3.7/5 community rating. Will Glow the Wisp, with only 1 hour of playtime, dated 2D graphics, and a low 1.9/5 rating, is only suitable for very low-end systems (Windows XP, 4GB RAM) or if you want a quick, single-player indie experience. V Rising provides more value, content, and replayability, especially for those who enjoy survival-crafting with friends. However, if your PC barely meets minimum specs or you prefer a minimalist game, Will Glow the Wisp is an alternative, but it's short and poorly rated. No price data is provided, so cost comparison isn't possible, but V Rising typically retails at a higher price due to its scope. Overall, V Rising is the recommended choice for most Filipino gamers with decent hardware.

Frequently asked questions

Which game has better community ratings?

V Rising has a much higher community rating of 3.7/5 based on 175 ratings, while Will Glow the Wisp has a low 1.9/5 from 42 ratings.

Which game is more demanding on PC hardware?

V Rising requires significantly more power: minimum Core i5-6600, 12GB RAM, and GTX 750 Ti. Will Glow the Wisp runs on much older hardware like Windows XP, 4GB RAM, and GTX 650.

Which game offers multiplayer or co-op?

V Rising supports single-player, multiplayer, co-op, and online co-op. Will Glow the Wisp is single-player only with no multiplayer modes.

Which game has longer average playtime?

V Rising has an average playtime of about 7 hours, while Will Glow the Wisp is very short at only 1 hour.