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Dark Souls II vs DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin
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 IIDeveloped by FROM SOFTWARE, DARK SOULS™ II is the highly anticipated sequel to the gruelling 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward.
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 II | DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 91/100 | 79/100 |
| Steam reviews | 33,254 | 83,307 |
| Price now | — | $39.99 |
| Historic low | — | $39.99 — that's now |
| Peak players | 185 | 2,488 |
| Playing now | 185 | 1,467 |
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Platforms | PC, PS4, Xbox One | PC, PS4 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Developer | FromSoftware, Inc. | FromSoftware, Inc. |
| Publisher | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Languages | 9 | 9 |
| DLC | 4 | — |
| Steam Deck | — | Verified |
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