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DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin vs DARK SOULS III
Side by side on what we actually measure: scores and review counts from Steam, price against the lowest we've ever recorded, and peak concurrent players from our own hourly sampling.
DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First SinDARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay to a new level. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and unrelenting challenge.
DARK SOULS IIIDark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!
| DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin | DARK SOULS III | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 79/100 | 89/100 |
| Steam reviews | 83,307 | 277,488 |
| Price now | $39.99 | $59.99 |
| Historic low | $39.99 — that's now | $59.99 — that's now |
| Peak players | 2,488 | 5,767 |
| Playing now | 1,835 | 4,137 |
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Platforms | PC, PS4 | PC, PS4, Xbox One |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action |
| Developer | FromSoftware, Inc. | FromSoftware, Inc. |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment | FromSoftware, Inc. |
| Languages | 9 | 11 |
| DLC | — | 3 |
| Steam Deck | Verified | Verified |
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