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Divine DivinityVSThe Dwarves

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

Divine Divinity

Divine Divinity

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

The Dwarves

Quality
66Popularity
25Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-96% $1.71
Buy Now

Winner

Divine Divinity wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Divine Divinity
8 of 15 metrics
The Dwarves
7 of 15 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.81 -
$1.71 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.89 Wins
$3.12 -
Best Current Discount
-20% -
-96% Wins
Sales Frequency
53 price changes Wins
33 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
79/100 Wins
61/100 -
Steam Review Score
87.3% positive Wins
74.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.5K Wins
1.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.1K Wins
885 -
Negative Steam Reviews
445 -
296 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
31 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
3.5K Wins
1.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
34 Wins
Supported Languages
4 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2012 -
Dec 2016 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
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.

MaybeThe Dwarves

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Divine Divinity
The Dwarves

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

Divine Divinity

Divine Divinity

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

The Dwarves

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -96% $1.71Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +485% $10.00View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +2239% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +2239% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

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

The Dwarves

Quality

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

75% positive (1,181 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 61/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,181 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.71 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDivine DivinityThe Dwarves
Release Date
July 5, 2012
December 1, 2016
Developers
Larian Studios
KING Art
Publishers
Larian Studios
THQ Nordic, EuroVideo Medien
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
34

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Divine Divinity

No PC requirements data available

The Dwarves

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 3770 3,9 Ghz / AMD FX-8350 4 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX770 / R9 290 / 4GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 25 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Divine Divinity or The Dwarves?

Divine Divinity won the comparison against The Dwarves 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 Divine Divinity worth buying over The Dwarves?

Based on the metrics, Divine Divinity 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. The Dwarves currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 08:57 AM UTC

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