Choose Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth
Choose Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,692 Steam reviews back the pick.
Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth vs VIDEOVERSE
Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth and VIDEOVERSE both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth (2017) is 6 years older than VIDEOVERSE (2023). VIDEOVERSE scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth (92.3% 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 VIDEOVERSE
Choose VIDEOVERSE if you want a Simulation game with Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.2% positive across 165 reviews.
Both Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth and VIDEOVERSE sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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 |  VIDEOVERSE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (1,692 reviews) | 95.2% positive (165 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Daedalic Entertainment | Kinmoku |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth (2017) is 6 years older than VIDEOVERSE (2023).
- VIDEOVERSE scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth (92.3% positive).
- VIDEOVERSE is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth (12.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth is Deck Unsupported, VIDEOVERSE is Deck Verified.
Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth vs VIDEOVERSE — FAQ
- Which is better, Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth or VIDEOVERSE?
- On Steam reviews VIDEOVERSE scores higher (95.2% positive) than Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth (92.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, VIDEOVERSE is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth or VIDEOVERSE first?
- If you want chronology, Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth (2017) came out before VIDEOVERSE (2023). 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 VIDEOVERSE similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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.