Baldur's Gate 3 vs Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Baldur's Gate 3 wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition is $57.15 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Baldur's Gate 3 | Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 77 | 66 |
| Quality | 98 | 75 |
| Value | 56 | 71 |
| Popularity | 64 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $59.49 | $2.33 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.8% positive | 77.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 43.3K | 595 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$2.34−88%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$5.24−74%Buy 
GamersGate Authorized reseller$19.99Buy Side by side over time
Baldur's Gate 3Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | Baldur's Gate 3 | Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 3, 2023 | September 25, 2018 |
| Developers | Larian Studios | Owlcat Games |
| Publishers | Larian Studios | Knights Peak |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 7 64-bit or newer |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600 | Intel Core i7 CPU 920 @ 2.67GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8GB+ of VRAM) | ATI Radeon HD 5770 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 150 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Baldur's Gate 3 or Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition?
Baldur's Gate 3 won the comparison against Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition 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 Baldur's Gate 3 worth buying over Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition?
Based on the metrics, Baldur's Gate 3 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. Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC