DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First SinVSELDEN RING
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
Better Deal· Kinguin
ELDEN RING
Better Deal· Green Man GamingWinner
ELDEN RING wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timePrice Comparison
Current deals and best prices side by side
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
Quality
Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
ELDEN RING
Quality
Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Moderate but consistent activity — found its audience.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit
- Processor: AMD® FX 8150 3.6 GHz or Intel® Core™ i7 2600 3.4 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750, ATI Radeon™ HD 7850
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 23 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device
ELDEN RING
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 60 GB available space
- Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
- Additional Notes:
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin or ELDEN RING?
ELDEN RING won the comparison against DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin worth buying over ELDEN RING?
Based on the metrics, ELDEN RING won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. ELDEN RING currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 01:17 PM UTC