Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth vs The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth is $0.52 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth | The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 68 | 67 |
| Quality | 87 | 86 |
| Value | 76 | 65 |
| Popularity | 31 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.04 | $1.56 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.3% positive | 89.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 15 | 199 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.04−95%Buy 
Steam Official store$1.99−90%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$2.29−89%Buy The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$1.56−92%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace$1.57−92%Buy Steam Official store$5.99−70%Buy Side by side over time
Ken Follett's The Pillars of the EarthThe Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
Details and requirements
| Item | Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth | The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 15, 2017 | March 4, 2021 |
| Developers | Daedalic Entertainment | Sever, Schisma Games |
| Publishers | Daedalic Entertainment | 101XP |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Win 7, 8, 10, 32/64-bit | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad Core CPU | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD R7 200 series, GeForce GTX 500 series | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 13500 MB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth or The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante?
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante won the comparison against Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth 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 Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth worth buying over The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante?
Based on the metrics, The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante 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. Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:09 PM UTC