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Ken Follett's The Pillars of the EarthVSWhere the Water Tastes Like Wine

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

Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth

Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth

Quality
87Popularity
31Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-96% $0.70
Buy Now
VS
Where the Water Tastes Like Wine

Where the Water Tastes Like Wine

Quality
74Popularity
26Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-97% $0.59
Buy Now

Winner

Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

10
Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth
10 of 15 metrics
Where the Water Tastes Like Wine
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.70 -
$0.59 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.52 -
$0.34 Wins
Best Current Discount
-96% -
-97% Wins
Sales Frequency
89 price changes Wins
48 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
78/100 Wins
74/100 -
Steam Review Score
92.3% positive Wins
77.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
5.8K Wins
1.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.4K Wins
1.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
451 -
321 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
10 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
5.8K Wins
1.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
41 Wins
38 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2017 -
Feb 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItKen Follett's The Pillars of the Earth

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeWhere the Water Tastes Like Wine

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:
Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth
Where the Water Tastes Like Wine

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

Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth

Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -96% $0.70Buy Now
Steam
Steam +184% $1.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +2756% $19.99View
Where the Water Tastes Like Wine

Where the Water Tastes Like Wine

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -97% $0.59Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +578% $4.00View
Steam
Steam +3288% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

92% positive (5,826 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
5,826 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$0.70 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

+14% player growth
8 concurrent players — niche audience

Where the Water Tastes Like Wine

Quality

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

77% positive (1,405 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 74/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,405 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$0.59 — very accessible price
97% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +100%
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsKen Follett's The Pillars of the EarthWhere the Water Tastes Like Wine
Release Date
August 15, 2017
February 28, 2018
Developers
Daedalic Entertainment
Dim Bulb Games, Serenity Forge
Publishers
Daedalic Entertainment
Good Shepherd Entertainment
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
41
38

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Win 7, 8, 10, 32/64-bit
  • Processor: Quad Core CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD R7 200 series, GeForce GTX 500 series
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 13500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card with latest drivers

Where the Water Tastes Like Wine

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth or Where the Water Tastes Like Wine?

Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth won the comparison against Where the Water Tastes Like Wine 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 Where the Water Tastes Like Wine?

Based on the metrics, Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth 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.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:55 AM UTC

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