The Dwarves vs Pillars of Eternity
If you are torn between The Dwarves and Pillars of Eternity, the two share Real-Time with Pause, Kickstarter and Fantasy; here is how the numbers split. Pillars of Eternity wins 3 of our metrics to 0.
The Dwarves
Pillars of Eternity| Metric | The Dwarves | Pillars of Eternity | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.11 | ★ 3.96 | Pillars of Eternity by 0.85 (27%) |
| Metacritic | 61 | 89 | Pillars of Eternity by 28 (46%) |
| Catalog popularity | 1,154 adds | 4,739 adds | Pillars of Eternity by 3585 (311%) |
| Avg. playtime | 2h | 9h | Pillars of Eternity is longer |
| Platform families | 3 | 3 | Tie |
| Release year | 2016 | 2015 | The Dwarves is newer by 1 yr |
Verdict
Pillars of Eternity takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Real-Time with Pause, Kickstarter, Fantasy and Open World, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.