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Dark Souls II 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 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 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 | DARK SOULS III | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 91/100 | 89/100 |
| Steam reviews | 33,254 | 277,488 |
| Price now | — | $59.99 |
| Historic low | — | $59.99 — that's now |
| Peak players | 185 | 5,767 |
| Playing now | 185 | 3,193 |
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Platforms | PC, PS4, Xbox One | PC, PS4, Xbox One |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action |
| Developer | FromSoftware, Inc. | FromSoftware, Inc. |
| Publisher | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment | FromSoftware, Inc. |
| Languages | 9 | 11 |
| DLC | 4 | 3 |
| Steam Deck | — | Verified |
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