Head-to-head · Console Games
Elden Ring vs Diablo IV
Elden Ring leads on 1 check, Diablo IV on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreElden Ring · 9.3/10
- Most featuresElden Ring · 1 of 2
Elden Ring scores higher on our rubric for console games: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Elden Ring offers online co-op; Diablo IV doesn't publish it.
Elden Ring is the better fit for players seeking a large action RPG with online play. Diablo IV is the better fit for players wanting a loot-focused online RPG.
- Elden Ring fits best
Players seeking a large action RPG with online play
- Diablo IV fits best
Players wanting a loot-focused online RPG
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Side by side
| Feature | Elden Ring 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Diablo IV 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Console Games | #7 in Console Games |
| Best for | Players seeking a large action RPG with online play | Players wanting a loot-focused online RPG |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Features Elden Ring 1/2 · Diablo IV 0/2 | ||
| Online co-op | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Cross-play | — | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Console platforms | PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One | Not published |
| Genre | Role-playing | Role-playing |
| Play modes | Not published | Not published |
| ESRB rating | Mature 17+ | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Elden Ring is a dark fantasy action role-playing game set in the Lands Between, a world shaped by the shattering of the Elden Ring. Players create a character, travel through connected landscapes and dungeons, and take on combat with… Read the review → |
In Diablo IV, players explore Sanctuary, follow a campaign, fight demons, and develop characters through skills and equipment. Its dark fantasy action-RPG format suits players who want loot progression alongside a story campaign, with the… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Elden Ring — where it wins
- Explore connected landscapes and dungeons on foot or horseback
- Build a character around weapons, magic, skills, and stealth
- Play cooperatively or compete online with matching controls
Where it doesn't
- Online co-op sessions support up to two guests
- Cross-play is not supported
- Its mature 17+ rating may not suit every player
Diablo IV — where it wins
- Play the campaign solo or with friends
- Explore randomized instanced dungeons and shared-world public events
- Develop class-based builds through skill trees and equipment
Where it doesn't
- PC play requires a broadband internet connection and Battle.net account
- The listed PC platform is Windows
- There is no free plan
- Elden Ring9.3/10 · Paid
A sprawling action RPG with flexible combat and online co-op and competition.
Visit Elden RingFull verdict → - Diablo IV8.8/10 · Paid
A loot-focused RPG pairing solo-or-friends play with shared-world events and dungeons.
Visit BlizzardFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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