Choose Pillars of Eternity
Choose Pillars of Eternity if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.2% positive across 10,642 reviews.
Pillars of Eternity vs Serpent in the Staglands
Pillars of Eternity and Serpent in the Staglands both land in RPG 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 RPG games on Steam. Both released in 2015. Pillars of Eternity scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Serpent in the Staglands (60.3% 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 Serpent in the Staglands
Choose Serpent in the Staglands if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. Serpent in the Staglands launched in 2015.
Both Pillars of Eternity and Serpent in the Staglands sit in RPG 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
 Pillars of Eternity |  Serpent in the Staglands | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2015 |
| Genres | RPG | Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.2% positive (10,642 reviews) | 60.3% positive (141 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Obsidian Entertainment | Whalenought Studios |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Both released in 2015.
- Pillars of Eternity scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Serpent in the Staglands (60.3% positive).
- Serpent in the Staglands is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than Pillars of Eternity (13.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Pillars of Eternity is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Serpent in the Staglands has no Deck rating yet.
Pillars of Eternity vs Serpent in the Staglands — FAQ
- Which is better, Pillars of Eternity or Serpent in the Staglands?
- On Steam reviews Pillars of Eternity scores higher (87.2% positive) than Serpent in the Staglands (60.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Pillars of Eternity is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Are Pillars of Eternity and Serpent in the Staglands similar?
- They overlap on RPG 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.
- Does Pillars of Eternity run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Pillars of Eternity is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Serpent in the Staglands doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.