Dark Souls III vs Elden Ring
Dark Souls III is the cheaper of the two right now at ~US$47.05, US$7.94 less than Elden Ring. Per hour played the cheaper one loses: Elden Ring costs US$0.92/h against US$1.47/h for Dark Souls III — 60h to beat versus 32h. Steam players rate Elden Ring higher: 95% positive against 94%.
Dark Souls III vs Elden Ring, side by side
| Metric | Dark Souls III | Elden Ring |
|---|---|---|
| Price now | ~US$47.05 | ~US$54.99 |
| All-time low | not recorded | not recorded |
| Steam rating | 94% positive | 95% positive |
| Hours to beat | 32h | 60h |
| Cost per hour | US$1.47/h | US$0.92/h |
| Players | Co-op via summon signs (up to 3 phantoms) | Limited co-op via summon signs (up to 4) |
| Available on | Steam | Steam |
| Released | 2016, FromSoftware | 2022, FromSoftware |
Pick Dark Souls III if
The most refined and approachable of the Dark Souls trilogy. It is a Soulslike by FromSoftware, 2016, and takes about 32 hours. The catch: co-op is limited and fiddly to set up. Full Dark Souls III price breakdown.
Pick Elden Ring if
Open-world design gives Soulslike combat room to breathe. It is a Soulslike RPG by FromSoftware, 2022, and takes about 60 hours. The catch: punishing difficulty is a hard wall for some players. Full Elden Ring price breakdown.
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How this comparison is made
Prices come straight from the stores' own feeds, in USD for United States, and are cached for about 30 minutes; hours-to-beat and the pros and cons are our editorial estimates. Cost per hour is the cheapest current price divided by hours-to-beat. No ads, no affiliate links and no paid placement — a store link earns us nothing. Every weight and threshold we use is published.