Risen vs Risen 2: Dark Waters
9/10Match score
Higher community rating
Risen
+12
rating points
More player ratings
Risen
184 ratings
Quick Take
Shared Taste
Single playerThird personAdventure
Risen Stands Out
Hack and slash/Beat 'em upboarcastaway
Risen 2: Dark Waters Stands Out
gamescom 2011giant squidpickpocketing
Higher Rated
Risen
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Genres
AdventureRole-playing (RPG)
Themes
ActionFantasyOpen world
Features
craftingtrainergamersgatesword & sorcerytreasure chest
Key Differences
Genres
Risen
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Risen 2: Dark Waters
-Features
Risen
boarcastawayrunessex workamnesiaguildlock pickingreptilian humanoidspiritual successor
Risen 2: Dark Waters
gamescom 2011giant squidpickpocketingtropicaldemonea apppax east 2012ratskeletonpirates
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Risen | Risen 2: Dark Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Oct 2, 2009 | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Rating | 79/100 (184 ratings) | 67/100 (116 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureHack and slash/Beat 'em upRole-playing (RPG) | AdventureRole-playing (RPG) |
| Themes | ActionFantasyOpen world | ActionFantasyOpen world |
| Features | craftingtrainergamersgatesword & sorcerytreasure chestboarcastawayrunessex workamnesiaguildlock pickingreptilian humanoidspiritual successor | craftingtrainergamersgatesword & sorcerytreasure chestgamescom 2011giant squidpickpocketingtropicaldemonea apppax east 2012ratskeletonpirates |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Third person | Third person |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360 | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
Comparison Summary
Risen and Risen 2: Dark Waters have a 9/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Third person, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Action, Fantasy.
Risen stands out for Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, boar, castaway, runes, while Risen 2: Dark Waters stands out for gamescom 2011, giant squid, pickpocketing.
Risen has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Third person, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.