Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance vs Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition is $38.86 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: Dark Alliance | Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 49 | 67 |
| Quality | 66 | 87 |
| Value | 49 | 75 |
| Popularity | 24 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $39.99 | $1.13 |
| Steam Review Score | 82% positive | 91.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 6 | 99 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance | Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 17, 2021 | October 30, 2014 |
| Developers | Square One Games Inc., Black Isle Studios | Beamdog |
| Publishers | Interplay Entertainment Corp. | Beamdog |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance or Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition?
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition won the comparison against Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 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: Dark Alliance worth buying over Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition?
Based on the metrics, Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition 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. Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:18 PM UTC