Dark Souls III vs Elden Ring Nightreign
Elden Ring Nightreign is the cheaper of the two right now at US$39.99 on Steam, US$20.00 less than Dark Souls III. On playtime it is also the better value: Elden Ring Nightreign costs US$1.60/h against US$1.87/h for Dark Souls III — 25h to beat versus 32h. Steam players rate Dark Souls III higher: 94% positive against 82%.
Dark Souls III vs Elden Ring Nightreign, side by side
| Metric | Dark Souls III | Elden Ring Nightreign |
|---|---|---|
| Price now | US$59.99 on Steam | US$39.99 on Steam |
| All-time low | US$5.99 on IndieGala Store | US$26.37 on GameBillet |
| Steam rating | 94% positive | 82% positive |
| Hours to beat | 32h | 25h |
| Cost per hour | US$1.87/h | US$1.60/h |
| Players | Co-op via summon signs (up to 3 phantoms) | Solo or 3-player co-op expeditions |
| Available on | Steam | Steam |
| Released | 2016, FromSoftware | 2025, 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 Nightreign if
Elden Ring combat compressed into 40-minute runs. It is a Co-op Roguelike by FromSoftware, 2025, and takes about 25 hours. The catch: no two-player mode — it is solo or a full trio. Full Elden Ring Nightreign 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.