Pax DeiVSThe Elder Scrolls® Online
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
The Elder Scrolls® Online
Better Deal· SteamWinner
The Elder Scrolls® Online wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timePrice Comparison
Current deals and best prices side by side
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Pax Dei
Quality
Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
The Elder Scrolls® Online
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Pax Dei
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce RTX 3060 / Radeon RX 6600 XT | VRAM: 8 GB mini
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 80 GB available space
- Additional Notes: NVMe SSD
The Elder Scrolls® Online
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 4GB of RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 or AMD Radeon™ RX 570) or higher
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 150 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Pax Dei or The Elder Scrolls® Online?
The Elder Scrolls® Online won the comparison against Pax Dei 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 Pax Dei worth buying over The Elder Scrolls® Online?
Based on the metrics, The Elder Scrolls® Online 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. Pax Dei currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:55 PM UTC