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Dark Souls II vs DARK SOULS: Prepare To Die Edition
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: Prepare To Die EditionDark Souls will be the most deeply challenging game you play this year. Can you live through a million deaths and earn your legacy?
| Dark Souls II | DARK SOULS: Prepare To Die Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 91/100 | 85/100 |
| Steam reviews | 33,254 | 52,808 |
| Peak players | 185 | 129 |
| Playing now | 185 | 129 |
| Released | 2014 | 2012 |
| Platforms | PC, PS4, Xbox One | PC |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Developer | FromSoftware, Inc. | FromSoftware, Inc. |
| Publisher | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Languages | 9 | 9 |
| DLC | 4 | — |
| Steam Deck | — | Unsupported |
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