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Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition vs Vendir: Plague of Lies

Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition and Vendir: Plague of Lies 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. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition (2017) is 7 years older than Vendir: Plague of Lies (2024). Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than Vendir: Plague of Lies (70.5% 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 Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

Choose Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition if you want a Strategy and Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 82,468 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Vendir: Plague of Lies

Choose Vendir: Plague of Lies if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vendir: Plague of Lies launched in 2024.

Both Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition and Vendir: Plague of Lies 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.

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Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition vs Vendir: Plague of Lies — Steam metadata comparison
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition — Steam game coverDivinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive EditionVendir: Plague of Lies — Steam game coverVendir: Plague of Lies
Released20172024
GenresStrategy, Adventure, RPGRPG
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price44.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews95.3% positive (82,468 reviews)70.5% positive (95 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersLarian StudiosEarly Morning Studio

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Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition vs Vendir: Plague of Lies — FAQ

Should I play Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition or Vendir: Plague of Lies first?
If you want chronology, Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition (2017) came out before Vendir: Plague of Lies (2024). 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 Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition and Vendir: Plague of Lies 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 Vendir: Plague of Lies have multiplayer like Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition?
No. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Vendir: Plague of Lies is listed as single-player only.
Do Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition and Vendir: Plague of Lies both run on Steam Deck?
Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.
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