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Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive EditionVSPathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition

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

Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

StrategyAdventureRPG
Quality
96Popularity
44Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈26d
$44.99
Buy Now
VS
Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition

Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition

Quality
75Popularity
36Value
59
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈19d
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
8 of 14 metrics
Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$44.99 -
$2.34 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.24 -
$2.33 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-88% Wins
Sales Frequency
22 price changes -
30 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
93/100 Wins
73/100 -
Steam Review Score
95.6% positive Wins
77.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
177.9K Wins
27.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
170.1K Wins
21.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
7.8K -
6.2K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4.5K Wins
654 -
Steam Recommendations
176.5K Wins
27.7K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
97 Wins
74 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2017 -
Sep 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDivinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

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

MaybePathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition

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:
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition

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

Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

1 Store
Steam
Steam$44.99Buy Now
Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition

Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

96% positive (177,916 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 93/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
177,916 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$44.99 — premium price

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Strong +36% player growth
4,683 concurrent players — solid base
134 new reviews — still being discovered
177,916 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

78% positive (27,797 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
27,797 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$2.33 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-20% minor player decrease
612 concurrent players — smaller but active
27,797 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDivinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive EditionPathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
Release Date
September 14, 2017
September 25, 2018
Developers
Larian Studios
Owlcat Games
Publishers
Larian Studios
Knights Peak
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
97
74

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit or Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or AMD R9 280
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 60 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Recommended requirements may change during development.

Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit or newer
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 CPU 920 @ 2.67GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 5770 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition or Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition?

Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition won the comparison against Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition 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 Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition worth buying over Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition?

Based on the metrics, Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive 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. Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:41 PM UTC

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