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Beyond DivinityVSDivine Divinity

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Beyond Divinity

Beyond Divinity

Quality
54Popularity
23Value
38
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1h
-25% $4.50
Buy Now
VS
Divine Divinity

Divine Divinity

Quality
83Popularity
29Value
38
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-20% $4.81
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

6
Beyond Divinity
6 of 12 metrics
Divine Divinity
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.50 Wins
$4.81 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.89
$0.89
Best Current Discount
-25% Wins
-20% -
Sales Frequency
54 price changes Wins
53 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
73/100 -
79/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
48.8% positive -
87.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
744 -
3.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
363 -
3.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
381 Wins
445 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 -
31 Wins
Steam Recommendations
719 -
3.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
4 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2012 Wins
Jul 2012 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleBeyond Divinity

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for SaleDivine Divinity

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Beyond Divinity
Divine Divinity

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

Beyond Divinity

Beyond Divinity

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -25% $4.50Buy Now
Steam
Steam +33% $5.99View
Divine Divinity

Divine Divinity

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -20% $4.81Buy Now
Steam
Steam +25% $5.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Beyond Divinity

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

49% positive (744 reviews) — mostly negative
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
744 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$4.50 — very accessible price
25% off — modest discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-33% player decline
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Divine Divinity

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

87% positive (3,516 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
3,516 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$4.81 — very accessible price
20% off — minor discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +167%
56 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBeyond DivinityDivine Divinity
Release Date
October 29, 2012
July 5, 2012
Developers
Larian Studios
Larian Studios
Publishers
Larian Studios
Larian Studios
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Beyond Divinity or Divine Divinity?

Beyond Divinity and Divine Divinity are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Beyond Divinity worth buying over Divine Divinity?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:02 PM UTC

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