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Pillars of Eternity

Pillars of Eternity

Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Obsidian Entertainment, the developer of Fallout: New Vegas™ and South Park: The Stick of Truth™, together with Paradox Interactive is proud to present Pillars of Eternity.

89%
Very Positive
DeveloperObsidian Entertainment
PublisherXbox Game Studios
Release DateMar 26, 2015
$29.99
Peak Players41.8K
Metacritic89
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
RPG
AI Review Summary

Pillars of Eternity is a deep, classic-style isometric RPG widely regarded as a worthy spiritual successor to legendary titles like Baldur's Gate. It offers a mature, lore-rich world where player choices have significant consequences, though its dense exposition and repetitive combat can be polarizing.

Pros

  • Exceptional world-building with mature characters and meaningful narrative choices.90%
  • Strong spiritual successor to classic CRPGs like Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale.85%
  • High replay value and extensive content, often exceeding 75 hours per playthrough.80%
  • Flexible character stat system that allows for diverse builds.70%
  • Atmospheric visuals that capture the feel of traditional isometric adventures.60%

Cons

  • Combat can feel repetitive or sluggish, even with the addition of turn-based mode.75%
  • Lore-heavy writing can feel like an academic lecture rather than organic storytelling.65%
  • Lack of full voice acting may be a deterrent for modern RPG fans.50%
  • Character models and certain graphical elements appear blurred or dated.50%
  • The turn-based mode implementation is reported as buggy or poorly balanced by some users.40%

Notable Mentions

  • Features a late-addition turn-based mode alongside the original real-time-with-pause system.
  • Boasts an exceptionally high average playtime of over 100 hours among dedicated players.
Confidence: 63%
Based on the 79 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 1, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
266
Peak · last 90 days
735
All-time peak
41.8K

Price

Current price
$29.99
Lowest tracked
$9.99since Apr 17, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
100%
All-time positive
89%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews26.2K
Positive: 23.2K (89%)Negative: 3.0K (11%)

2%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

103h

Avg Playtime at Review

90%

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