Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition vs Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition is $0.56 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition | Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 66 | 74 |
| Quality | 75 | 88 |
| Value | 71 | 81 |
| Popularity | 36 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.33 | $2.90 |
| Steam Review Score | 77.5% positive | 87.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 595 | 255 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$2.34−88%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$5.24−74%Buy 
GamersGate Authorized reseller$19.99Buy Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Side by side over time
Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus EditionPillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Details and requirements
| Item | Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition | Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 25, 2018 | May 8, 2018 |
| Developers | Owlcat Games | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Publishers | Knights Peak | Versus Evil, Obsidian Entertainment |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 64-bit or newer | Windows 10 64-bit or newer |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 CPU 920 @ 2.67GHz | Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1100T |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | ATI Radeon HD 5770 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 |
| Storage (minimum) | 30 GB available space | 45 GB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | DirectX Compatible Sound Card | DirectX Compatible Sound Card |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition or Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?
Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition won the comparison against Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire 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 Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition worth buying over Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?
Based on the metrics, Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus 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. 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, 11:32 AM UTC