Choose Pillars of Eternity
Choose Pillars of Eternity if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 10,642 Steam reviews back the pick.
Pillars of Eternity vs Tyranny
Pillars of Eternity and Tyranny 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. Pillars of Eternity (2015) is 1 year older than Tyranny (2016). Pillars of Eternity scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Tyranny (85.9% 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 Tyranny
Choose Tyranny if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 6,291 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Pillars of Eternity and Tyranny sit in RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (87.2% vs 85.9% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Pillars of Eternity |  Tyranny | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | RPG | Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.2% positive (10,642 reviews) | 85.9% positive (6,291 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Obsidian Entertainment | Obsidian Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Pillars of Eternity (2015) is 1 year older than Tyranny (2016).
- Pillars of Eternity scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Tyranny (85.9% positive).
- Tyranny is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Pillars of Eternity (29.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Pillars of Eternity vs Tyranny — FAQ
- Which is better, Pillars of Eternity or Tyranny?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Pillars of Eternity sits at 87.2% positive (10,642 reviews), Tyranny at 85.9% (6,291). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Pillars of Eternity or Tyranny first?
- If you want chronology, Pillars of Eternity (2015) came out before Tyranny (2016). 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 Pillars of Eternity and Tyranny 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.