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Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

Obsidian EntertainmentReleased May 8, 2018
GameValio recommendation74Worth It

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

  • Gaining popularity
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Highly rated (14,700 reviews)
Why “Worth It”
74out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 74 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

3 stores · lowest price first

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value81/100
  • $2.90: very accessible price
  • 85% off: deep discount
  • Near historical low ($2.72)

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $2.90Lowest recorded $2.72Full price $19.99
Quality88/100
  • 88% positive (14,700 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 88/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 14,700 reviews: large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 88% · Very PositivePositive 13kNegative 2k
Popularity34/100
  • Players down 6% in recent days
  • 189 concurrent players: smaller but active
  • 14,700 total reviews: proven game with large community

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 189Peak in period 476

Game details

Developers
Obsidian Entertainment
Publishers
Versus Evil, Obsidian Entertainment, Xbox Game Studios
Release date
May 8, 2018
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
55
Steam recs
14,708
Official website
eternity.obsidian.net
Supported languages
9 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French · Italian · German · Spanish - Spain · Polish · Russian · Simplified Chinese · Portuguese - Brazil

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards +4See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Steam Trading Cards · Steam Workshop · Steam Cloud · Remote Play on Tablet · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

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

Downloadable content 3

Frequently asked questions

Is Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire worth buying?

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

Where can I buy Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire cheapest?

The best current deal for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is on Kinguin for $2.90.

That's a 85% discount.

What type of game is Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is categorized as: RPG.

What platforms is Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire available on?

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire released?

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire was released on May 8, 2018.

How many people are playing Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?

According to recent data, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire has approximately 189 concurrent players yesterday.

Is Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire on sale right now?

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is currently 85% off on Kinguin for $2.90.

Who made Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?

Developed by: Obsidian Entertainment

Published by: Versus Evil, Obsidian Entertainment, Xbox Game Studios

What are the best deals for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?

We're currently tracking 3 deals for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $2.90 (-85%)
  • Gamivo: $2.96 (-85%)
  • Steam: $19.99
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