Pillars of Eternity II: DeadfireVSVendir: Plague of Lies
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.


Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Winner
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire wins 12 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.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timeScore Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Quality
Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
Vendir: Plague of Lies
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit or newer
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
- Storage: 45 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Vendir: Plague of Lies
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire or Vendir: Plague of Lies?
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire won the comparison against Vendir: Plague of Lies 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 Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire worth buying over Vendir: Plague of Lies?
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.
Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC

