Dragon's Dogma 2 vs Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree: Which Should You Play in 2025?

Quick Summary

Dragon's Dogma 2 (Action RPG) — Score: 6.2/10. Recommended: Dragon's Dogma 2 excels at ai pawn system despite performance issues. Score: 6.2/10.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (Action RPG) — Score: 6.3/10. Recommended: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree excels at vast new region despite very high diffic...

Head-to-Head Comparison

| Dimension | Dragon's Dogma 2 | Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree | |---|---|---| | Overall Score | 6.2/10 | 6.3/10 | | Price | $29.99 | $29.99 | | Main Story | 30h | 25h | | Beginner Friendly | 8/10 | 2/10 | | Replayability | 6/10 | 6/10 |

Who Should Play Which?

Choose Dragon's Dogma 2 if you are:

Weekend Warriors
Story Lovers

Choose Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree if you are:

Hardcore Players
Weekend Warriors
Story Lovers

Our Take

These two games are closely matched. Your choice should come down to personal preference — Dragon's Dogma 2 excels in gameplay, while Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree shines in replayability.