Fallout 4 vs Starfield
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
Fallout 4
+9
rating points
More player ratings
Starfield
347 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
First personThird person
Genres
Role-playing (RPG)Shooter
Themes
ActionOpen worldSandboxScience fiction
Key Differences
Genres
Fallout 4
-Starfield
Adventure
Features
Fallout 4
-Starfield
space combatnasa punkthe game awards - best roleplaying game - nomineethe game awards - most anticipated game - nomineespace exploration
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Fallout 4 | Starfield |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Sep 26, 2017 | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Rating | 87/100 (80 ratings) | 78/100 (347 ratings) |
| Genres | Role-playing (RPG)Shooter | AdventureRole-playing (RPG)Shooter |
| Themes | ActionOpen worldSandboxScience fiction | ActionOpen worldSandboxScience fiction |
| Features | Not available | space combatnasa punkthe game awards - best roleplaying game - nomineethe game awards - most anticipated game - nomineespace explorationspaceship customizationspace |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | First personThird person | First personThird person |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
Comparison Summary
Fallout 4 and Starfield have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, First person, Third person, Role-playing (RPG), Shooter, Action.
Starfield stands out for Adventure, space combat, nasa punk, the game awards - best roleplaying game - nominee.
Fallout 4 has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, First person, Third person are the most likely to find value in both.