The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt vs Risen 2: Dark Waters
9/10Match score
Higher community rating
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
+25
rating points
More player ratings
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
201 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Genres
AdventureRole-playing (RPG)
Themes
ActionFantasyOpen world
Features
sword & sorcery
Key Differences
Features
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
saving the worlddark fantasymedievalgood vs evil
Risen 2: Dark Waters
craftinggamescom 2011giant squidpickpocketingtrainer
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | Risen 2: Dark Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Aug 29, 2016 | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Rating | 92/100 (201 ratings) | 67/100 (116 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureRole-playing (RPG) | AdventureRole-playing (RPG) |
| Themes | ActionFantasyOpen world | ActionFantasyOpen world |
| Features | saving the worlddark fantasymedievalgood vs evilsword & sorcery | craftinggamescom 2011giant squidpickpocketingtrainertropicaldemonea apppax east 2012ratskeletonpiratesgamersgatesword & sorcerytreasure chest |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Third person | Third person |
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
Comparison Summary
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 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.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt stands out for saving the world, dark fantasy, medieval, while Risen 2: Dark Waters stands out for crafting, gamescom 2011, giant squid.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 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.