Dragon Age: Origins vs Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is $24.62 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dragon Age: Origins | Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 58 | 74 |
| Quality | 92 | 88 |
| Value | 40 | 81 |
| Popularity | 32 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $27.52 | $2.90 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.8% positive | 87.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 8 | 255 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dragon Age: Origins | Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 6, 2009 | May 8, 2018 |
| Developers | BioWare | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Publishers | Electronic Arts | Versus Evil, Obsidian Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 64-bit or newer |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1100T |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 45 GB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | — | DirectX Compatible Sound Card |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dragon Age: Origins or Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire won the comparison against Dragon Age: Origins 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 Dragon Age: Origins worth buying over Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?
Based on the metrics, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire 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. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC