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ELDEN RING vs Path of Exile
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.
ELDEN RINGTHE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.
Path of ExileYou are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.
| ELDEN RING | Path of Exile | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 94/100 | 86/100 |
| Steam reviews | 827,154 | 1,027 |
| Price now | $59.99 | Free to play |
| Historic low | $59.99 — that's now | — |
| Peak players | 43,459 | 56,154 |
| Playing now | 22,474 | 25,882 |
| Released | 2022 | 2013 |
| Platforms | PC, PS4, PS5, Series X|S, Xbox One | PC, PS4, Xbox One |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play |
| Developer | FromSoftware, Inc. | Grinding Gear Games |
| Publisher | FromSoftware, Inc. | Grinding Gear Games |
| Languages | 14 | 8 |
| DLC | 2 | 6 |
| Steam Deck | Verified | Playable |
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