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Dark Souls II vs Lost Ark
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.
Lost ArkEmbark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat in this action-packed free-to-play RPG.
| Dark Souls II | Lost Ark | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 91/100 | — |
| Steam reviews | 33,256 | 65,187 |
| Price now | $39.99 | Free to play |
| Historic low | $39.99 — that's now | — |
| Peak players | 185 | 8,894 |
| Playing now | 185 | 254 |
| Released | 2014 | 2022 |
| Platforms | PC, PS4, Xbox One | PC |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play |
| Developer | FromSoftware, Inc. | Smilegate RPG |
| Publisher | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment | Amazon Game Studios |
| Languages | 9 | 1 |
| DLC | 4 | 7 |
| Steam Deck | Verified | Playable |
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