Pillars of Eternity vs Wizardry 8
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Pillars of Eternity wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Pillars of Eternity is R$2.45 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Pillars of Eternity | Wizardry 8 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 73 | 58 |
| Quality | 89 | 87 |
| Value | 77 | 35 |
| Popularity | 34 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 12.18 | R$ 14.63 |
| Steam Review Score | 88% positive | 89.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 301 | 35 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Pillars of Eternity | Wizardry 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 26, 2015 | September 10, 2013 |
| Developers | Obsidian Entertainment | Sir-Tech Canada |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios | Nightdive Studios, Atari |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows Vista 64-bit or newer | Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1100T | Pentium 333MHz Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 128 MB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Radeon HD 7700 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 | 16MB 3D Accelerated Video Card |
| Storage (minimum) | 14 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | DirectX Compatible Sound Card | 100% DirectX 9 compatible card or onboard sound |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Pillars of Eternity or Wizardry 8?
Pillars of Eternity won the comparison against Wizardry 8 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 Wizardry 8?
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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:55 PM UTC