Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick ObscuraVSPillars of Eternity
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
Better Deal· Steam
Winner
Pillars of Eternity wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
Quality
Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.
Value
A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Pillars of Eternity
Quality
Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
Recommended
- Processor: 1.4 GHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9 Compatible 3D Card
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Pillars of Eternity
Recommended
- OS *: Windows Vista 64-bit or newer
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon HD 7700 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570
- Storage: 14 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura or Pillars of Eternity?
Pillars of Eternity won the comparison against Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura 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 Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura worth buying over Pillars of Eternity?
Based on the metrics, Pillars of Eternity 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. Pillars of Eternity currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 04:33 AM UTC