Choose Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth
Choose Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth if you want an Indie and Casual experience. 1,692 Steam reviews back the pick.
Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth vs The Metamorphosis
Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth and The Metamorphosis both land in Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Adventure games on Steam. Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth (2017) is 3 years older than The Metamorphosis (2020). Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than The Metamorphosis (85% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose The Metamorphosis
Choose The Metamorphosis if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Metamorphosis launched in 2020.
Both Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth and The Metamorphosis sit in Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth |  The Metamorphosis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (1,692 reviews) | 85% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Daedalic Entertainment | Izmir Games Collective |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth (2017) is 3 years older than The Metamorphosis (2020).
- Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than The Metamorphosis (85% positive).
- The Metamorphosis is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; The Metamorphosis has no Deck rating yet.
Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth vs The Metamorphosis — FAQ
- Should I play Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth or The Metamorphosis first?
- If you want chronology, Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth (2017) came out before The Metamorphosis (2020). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth and The Metamorphosis similar?
- They overlap on Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.