Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition vs Solasta: Crown of the Magister
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition is $3.47 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 II: Enhanced Edition | Solasta: Crown of the Magister |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 72 | 63 |
| Quality | 87 | 71 |
| Value | 78 | 67 |
| Popularity | 32 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.92 | $5.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.3% positive | 87.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 361 | 794 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.92−90%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.06−90%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$2.09−90%Buy Side by side over time
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced EditionSolasta: Crown of the Magister
Details and requirements
| Item | Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition | Solasta: Crown of the Magister |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 15, 2013 | May 27, 2021 |
| Developers | Beamdog | Tactical Adventures |
| Publishers | Beamdog | Tactical Adventures |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | AMD Ryzen 3 1300X / Intel Core i5-7400 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Radeon RX 590 / GeForce GTX 1060 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 40 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition or Solasta: Crown of the Magister?
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition won the comparison against Solasta: Crown of the Magister 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 II: Enhanced Edition worth buying over Solasta: Crown of the Magister?
Based on the metrics, Baldur's Gate II: 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. Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC