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 Dark Envoy
Pillars of Eternity and Dark Envoy 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 8 years older than Dark Envoy (2023). Pillars of Eternity scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Dark Envoy (69.4% 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 Dark Envoy
Choose Dark Envoy if you want the Multi-player, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dark Envoy launched in 2023.
Both Pillars of Eternity and Dark Envoy 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 |  Dark Envoy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2023 |
| Genres | RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.2% positive (10,642 reviews) | 69.4% positive (444 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Obsidian Entertainment | Event Horizon |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Pillars of Eternity (2015) is 8 years older than Dark Envoy (2023).
- Pillars of Eternity scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Dark Envoy (69.4% positive).
- Dark Envoy is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Pillars of Eternity (29.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Pillars of Eternity is Deck Playable, Dark Envoy is Deck Verified.
Pillars of Eternity vs Dark Envoy — FAQ
- Which is better, Pillars of Eternity or Dark Envoy?
- On Steam reviews Pillars of Eternity scores higher (87.2% positive) than Dark Envoy (69.4% 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.
- Should I play Pillars of Eternity or Dark Envoy first?
- If you want chronology, Pillars of Eternity (2015) came out before Dark Envoy (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 Pillars of Eternity and Dark Envoy 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 have multiplayer like Dark Envoy?
- No. Dark Envoy supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Pillars of Eternity is listed as single-player only.