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Baldur's Gate 3VSSolasta II

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

Quality
98Popularity
53Value
49
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 41 days
$59.99
Buy Now
VS
Solasta II

Solasta II

StrategyIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
62Popularity
28Value
67
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−31% $27.51
Buy Now

Winner

Baldur's Gate 3 wins 9 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.

9
Baldur's Gate 3
9 of 15 metrics
Solasta II
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$59.99 -
$27.51 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$44.99 -
$32.18 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-31% Wins
Sales Frequency
9 price changes -
57 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
96/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
96.8% positive Wins
75.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
746.4K Wins
2.7K -
Positive Steam Reviews
722.7K Wins
2.0K -
Negative Steam Reviews
23.7K -
661 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
44.0K Wins
84 -
Steam Recommendations
746.2K Wins
2.7K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
54 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2023 -
Mar 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItBaldur's Gate 3

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeSolasta II

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Baldur's Gate 3
Solasta II

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1 Store
Steam
Steam$59.99Buy Now
Solasta II

Solasta II

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −31% $27.51Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +31% $35.99View
Steam
Steam +45% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +45% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Baldur's Gate 3

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

97% positive (746,408 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 96/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
746,408 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$59.99 — premium price
Historical low: $44.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Stable community without major fluctuations — consistent player base.

-12% minor player decrease
43,921 concurrent players — very healthy
557 new reviews — community buzzing
746,408 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Solasta II

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

75% positive (2,677 reviews) — mostly positive
2,677 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$27.51 — mid-range price
31% off — modest discount
Near historical low ($25.70)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-13% minor player decrease
84 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBaldur's Gate 3Solasta II
Release Date
August 3, 2023
March 12, 2026
Developers
Larian Studios
Tactical Adventures
Publishers
Larian Studios
Kepler Interactive, Tactical Adventures
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
54

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Baldur's Gate 3

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8GB+ of VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 150 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD required

Solasta II

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-13700K / AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 2070 10 GB / AMD Radeon 5700 16 GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD required

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Baldur's Gate 3 or Solasta II?

Baldur's Gate 3 won the comparison against Solasta II 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 Solasta II?

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. Solasta II currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 09:02 AM UTC

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