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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Pillars of Eternity

Pillars of Eternity

Quality
89Popularity
34Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 17 hours
−89% $3.18
Buy Now
VS
SpellForce 3 Reforced

SpellForce 3 Reforced

Quality
63Popularity
30Value
77
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−79% $8.39
Buy Now

Winner

Pillars of Eternity 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.

12
Pillars of Eternity
12 of 15 metrics
SpellForce 3 Reforced
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.18 Wins
$8.39 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.93 Wins
$6.57 -
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
-79% -
Sales Frequency
140 price changes Wins
43 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
89/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
87.9% positive Wins
76.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
16.9K Wins
5.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
14.8K Wins
4.4K -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.0K -
1.4K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
376 Wins
8 -
Steam Recommendations
16.9K Wins
5.7K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
48 Wins
39 -
Supported Languages
7 languages -
8 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2015 -
Dec 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItPillars of Eternity

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

MaybeSpellForce 3 Reforced

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Pillars of Eternity
SpellForce 3 Reforced

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

Pillars of Eternity

Pillars of Eternity

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $3.18Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +47% $4.69View
Steam
Steam +843% $29.99View
SpellForce 3 Reforced

SpellForce 3 Reforced

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −79% $8.39Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +1% $8.45View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +377% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +377% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +377% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Pillars of Eternity

Quality

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

88% positive (16,855 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 89/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
16,855 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$3.18 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.78)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-40% player decline
308 concurrent players — smaller but active
16,855 total reviews — proven game with large community

SpellForce 3 Reforced

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

76% positive (5,755 reviews) — mostly positive
5,755 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$8.39 — very accessible price
79% off — massive discount
Historical low: $6.57 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-59% player drop
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPillars of EternitySpellForce 3 Reforced
Release Date
March 26, 2015
December 7, 2017
Developers
Obsidian Entertainment
Grimlore Games
Publishers
Xbox Game Studios
THQ Nordic
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
48
39

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Pillars of Eternity

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista 64-bit or newer
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon HD 7700 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570
  • Storage: 14 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card

SpellForce 3 Reforced

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, Windows 10 (64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4790, AMD FX-8350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB, AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 51 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible Sound card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Pillars of Eternity or SpellForce 3 Reforced?

Pillars of Eternity won the comparison against SpellForce 3 Reforced 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 worth buying over SpellForce 3 Reforced?

Based on the metrics, Pillars of Eternity 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 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 01:17 PM UTC

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