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Elden Ring vs Ghost of Yotei

Ghost of Yotei is the sharper, more focused pick: a single-player samurai revenge story with polished combat, strong art direction and a 4.9-out-of-5 owner rating. Elden Ring is the bigger and harder game, with a vast open world, deep build crafting and famously punishing bosses, but it is a last-generation release with no native current-gen version. Pick Yotei for a guided cinematic adventure; pick Elden Ring for hundreds of hours of exploration and challenge.

  • Choose the Elden Ring if you want a huge, punishing open-world RPG with deep character builds and you don't mind a steeper learning curve.
  • Choose the Ghost of Yotei if you want a focused, story-driven samurai adventure with polished sword combat and a shorter, tighter campaign.

Prices

  • Elden Ring: $39.99 at Amazon (checked today)
  • Ghost of Yotei: $54.99 at Best Buy (checked today)
  • Difference: the Elden Ring is $15.00 cheaper than the Ghost of Yotei today
FromSoftware
Elden Ring

Elden Ring

$39.99
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Pros
  • Enormous world with dense secrets
  • Deep build and weapon customization
  • Online co-op and PvP
  • Runs on almost every platform
Cons
  • Very punishing for newcomers
  • Story is cryptic and easy to miss
  • No native current-gen version
  • Long sessions required
Sucker Punch
Ghost of Yotei

Ghost of Yotei

4.9(72 ratings)
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Pros
  • Tight, readable sword combat
  • Strong cinematic story and characters
  • Polished PS5 presentation
  • Adjustable difficulty and assists
Cons
  • PS5 only
  • Shorter campaign
  • Less build freedom
  • Single-player with no co-op

What separates them

Elden RingGhost of Yotei
PlatformPS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Switch 2PlayStation 5 only
StructureOpen world with free exploration and optional bossesLinear open regions tied to a revenge story
DifficultyVery hard, no difficulty setting, tough bossesAccessible with adjustable difficulty and assists
CombatStamina-based melee, magic and summonsKatana stances, parries and unlockable weapons
Length80 to 100+ hours for a full runRoughly 25 to 40 hours
StorySparse, lore-heavy, told through items and NPCsDirect cinematic narrative with a named heroine
MultiplayerOnline co-op and PvP invasionsSingle-player only
Build varietyDozens of weapon types, spells and stat buildsFixed protagonist with a smaller skill tree

Price history

  • Elden Ring: lowest $39.99 on Nov 11 at GameStop.
  • Ghost of Yotei: lowest $47.27 on Nov 11 at instant-gaming.com.

Prices at every store

Elden Ring

  • GameStopNew

    In stock

    $39.99+ $7.99 shippingChecked 41 min ago
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  • LicendiNew

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    $55.52Free shippingChecked 40 min ago
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    $39.99Free shippingChecked 41 min ago
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Ghost of Yotei

  • Best BuyNew

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    $54.99Free shippingChecked 41 min ago
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  • AntonlineNew

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    $69.99Free shippingChecked 41 min ago
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  • CSTechNew

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    $63.18+ $22.20 shippingChecked 41 min ago
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Specs compared

SpecElden RingGhost of Yotei
GenreAction RPGAction, Adventure
SystemPCPlayStation 5
DeveloperFrom Software—
PlatformsPS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Switch…—
MultiplayerNo—
Form FactorDownload—
Edition—Standard Edition

What reviewers say

Elden Ring

Reviewers and owners widely call it one of the best open-world RPGs, praising its freedom, world design and combat depth. Common complaints are the harsh late-game difficulty, obscure quests and technical rough edges.

What people mention
  • DifficultyMixedMany love the challenge, but others find the final stretch punishing and unbalanced.
  • Open worldPraisedPlayers praise the seamless world and the freedom to go anywhere and find secrets.
  • QuestsCriticisedOwners say quest lines are vague and easy to lock out without a guide.
  • Build varietyPraisedReviewers highlight the range of weapons, spells and summons that support different playstyles.

Ghost of Yotei

  • 4.9 / 572 ratings

Ratings are very high, with players praising the setting, combat additions and story of revenge. The main reservations are that the open-world formula is close to the first game and that the tone is grim and violent.

What people mention
  • CombatPraisedPlayers enjoy the katana duels and the added weapon types, including dual katanas.
  • SettingPraisedThe northern Japan landscapes and Mount Yotei backdrop are called striking and varied.
  • StoryPraisedAtsu's hunt for the six outlaws and her bonds with allies are well received.

Questions and answers

Which is better for a first-time soulslike player?
Ghost of Yotei. It has difficulty options, guided objectives and forgiving checkpoints. Elden Ring expects you to learn enemy patterns and accept repeated deaths.
Which game lasts longer?
Elden Ring by a wide margin. A main-story run takes dozens of hours, and completionists can spend well over a hundred. Ghost of Yotei is a tighter 25 to 40 hours.
Is Ghost of Yotei worth stepping up to if I liked Ghost of Tsushima?
Yes. It is a standalone story set 300 years later with a new heroine, Atsu, and refined combat. You do not need to have played Tsushima.
Can I play either one with friends?
Elden Ring has online co-op and PvP invasions. Ghost of Yotei is single-player only.
Which has better graphics?
Ghost of Yotei is built for PS5 and shows it in lighting, foliage and character detail. Elden Ring has strong art direction but runs on older tech.
Do I need a PS5 for both?
No. Elden Ring is on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Switch 2. Ghost of Yotei is PS5 only.

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