Disco Elysium - The Final Cut vs Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is $1.22 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Disco Elysium - The Final Cut | Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 80 | 74 |
| Quality | 96 | 88 |
| Value | 82 | 81 |
| Popularity | 41 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.12 | $2.90 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.6% positive | 87.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.2K | 255 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$4.12−90%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$4.29−89%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$39.99Buy Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Side by side over time
Disco Elysium - The Final CutPillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Details and requirements
| Item | Disco Elysium - The Final Cut | Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 15, 2019 | May 8, 2018 |
| Developers | ZA/UM | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Publishers | ZA/UM | Versus Evil, Obsidian Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 | Windows 10 64-bit or newer |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 or AMD 1800 equivalent | Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1100T |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA Geforce 1060 or equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 45 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Disco Elysium - The Final Cut or Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut won the comparison against Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire 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 Disco Elysium - The Final Cut worth buying over Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?
Based on the metrics, Disco Elysium - The Final Cut 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. Disco Elysium - The Final Cut currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 10:51 AM UTC