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Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

Patch 5.0 - Turn-based mode and The Ultimate challenge out now! Pursue a rogue god over land and sea in the sequel to the multi-award-winning RPG Pillars of Eternity. Captain your ship on a dangerous voyage of discovery across the vast unexplored archipelago region of the Deadfire.

88%
Very Positive
DeveloperObsidian Entertainment
PublishersObsidian Entertainment, Versus Evil, Xbox Game Studios
Release DateMay 8, 2018
$19.99
Peak Players22.6K
Metacritic88
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
RPG
AI Review Summary

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is a deep, immersive CRPG that serves as a spiritual successor to classic isometric titles like Baldur's Gate. While it offers exceptional world-building and improved mechanics over its predecessor, some players find the narrative pacing and level scaling inconsistent. It is highly recommended for genre enthusiasts but may feel repetitive or poorly balanced for those seeking a casual experience.

Pros

  • Exceptional world-building and highly immersive atmosphere.90%
  • Strong spiritual successor to classic Infinity Engine games like Baldur's Gate.80%
  • Significant mechanical improvements and modernization over the first game.70%
  • Deep, engaging story that rewards long-term play and investment.70%
  • High replayability and value for hardcore CRPG fans.60%

Cons

  • Level scaling and balancing issues, particularly on high and low difficulty settings.80%
  • Narrative dissonance between the world-ending main plot and side exploration.70%
  • Turn-based combat can feel excessively slow, especially during long boss encounters.60%
  • Underwhelming ending and narrative pacing issues in the second half of the game.60%
  • Inability to save during combat can lead to significant progress loss in long fights.50%

Notable Mentions

  • The game features a turn-based mode that significantly alters the pacing compared to real-time with pause.
  • Reviewers frequently compare its design philosophy to the original Baldur's Gate series rather than modern iterations.
Confidence: 64%
Based on the 80 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 14, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
213
Peak · last 90 days
572
All-time peak
22.6K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$7.99since Apr 17, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
96%
All-time positive
88%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews20.1K
Positive: 17.7K (88%)Negative: 2.4K (12%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

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Dev Response Rate

110h

Avg Playtime at Review

86%

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