Dark Souls vs Elden Ring
Compare Dark Souls vs Elden Ring side by side on Watch Gameplay.
| Attribute | Dark Souls | Elden Ring |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Combined scorecritics and players, blended • Source: IGDB (differs) | ||
| Released (differs) | September 2011 | February 2022 |
| Main Story (differs) | 50h | 120h |
| Completionist (differs) | 114h | 174h |
| Mature Content | Yes | Yes |
| Should You Play It? | ||
| Great fit if you want (differs) | To build a character over dozens of hoursA story that leads you somewhereSomeone beside you rather than against youA game you can live in for weeks | 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) | Something 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-drivenStory-ledLong-formThird-person | Exploration-heavyCharacter-drivenStory-ledLong-formThird-person |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genres | Role-playing (RPG)Adventure | Role-playing (RPG)Adventure |
| Themes (differs) | ActionFantasy | ActionFantasyOpen world |
| Modes | Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative | Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative |
| Perspective | Third person | Third person |
| Availability | ||
| Platforms | PlayStation GamingXbox GamingPC GamingNintendo Gaming | PlayStation GamingXbox GamingPC GamingNintendo Gaming |
| Makers | ||
| Developer | FromSoftware | FromSoftware |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Engine (differs) | — | Dantelion |
| Series (differs) | Dark Souls | Elden Ring |
| Watch on Watch Gameplay | ||
| Wallpapers (differs) | 12 | 14 |
