80 Days vs Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth is $0.02 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | 80 Days | Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 68 | 68 |
| Quality | 88 | 87 |
| Value | 81 | 76 |
| Popularity | 25 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.06 | $1.04 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.5% positive | 92.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 15 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
80 Days
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.06−92%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$1.40−89%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$12.99Buy Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.04−95%Buy 
Steam Official store$1.99−90%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$2.29−89%Buy Side by side over time
80 DaysKen Follett's The Pillars of the Earth
Details and requirements
| Item | 80 Days | Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 28, 2015 | August 15, 2017 |
| Developers | inkle Ltd, Cape Guy Ltd | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Publishers | inkle Ltd | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP+ | Win 7, 8, 10, 32/64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 4 Ghz with SSE2 instruction set support | Quad Core CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Intel Iris 6100 equivalent or better | AMD R7 200 series, GeForce GTX 500 series |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 13500 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: 80 Days or Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth?
Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth won the comparison against 80 Days based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is 80 Days worth buying over Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth?
Based on the metrics, Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. 80 Days currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC