Baldur's Gate III vs Elden Ring
Compare Baldur's Gate III vs Elden Ring side by side on Watch Gameplay.
| Attribute | Baldur's Gate III | Elden Ring |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Combined scorecritics and players, blended • Source: IGDB | ||
| Released (differs) | August 2023 | February 2022 |
| Main Story (differs) | 132h | 120h |
| Completionist (differs) | 5650h | 174h |
| Mature Content | Yes | Yes |
| Should You Play It? | ||
| Great fit if you want (differs) | To build a character over dozens of hoursTime to think between movesTo plan several moves aheadSomeone beside you rather than against you | A big world that rewards wandering off the pathTo build a character over dozens of hoursA story that leads you somewhereSomeone beside you rather than against you |
| Think twice if you want (differs) | Fast, reflex-driven actionTo switch off and reactSomething you can finish in a weekend | A tightly guided path from one scene to the nextSomething you can finish in a weekend |
| What it feels like (differs) | Character-drivenTurn-basedPlanning-ledLong-form | Exploration-heavyCharacter-drivenStory-ledLong-formThird-person |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genres (differs) | Role-playing (RPG)StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS) | Role-playing (RPG)Adventure |
| Themes (differs) | ActionFantasy | ActionFantasyOpen world |
| Modes (differs) | Single playerMultiplayerCo-operativeSplit screen | Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative |
| Perspective (differs) | Bird view / Isometric | Third person |
| Availability | ||
| Platforms (differs) | PlayStation GamingXbox GamingPC Gaming | PlayStation GamingXbox GamingPC GamingNintendo Gaming |
| Makers | ||
| Developer (differs) | Larian Studios | FromSoftware |
| Publisher (differs) | Larian Studios | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Engine (differs) | Divinity Engine | Dantelion |
| Series (differs) | Dungeons & Dragons | Elden Ring |
| Watch on Watch Gameplay | ||
| Wallpapers (differs) | 21 | 14 |
