Pillars of Eternity vs Avernum 2: Crystal Souls
9/10Match score
Higher community rating
Pillars of Eternity
+1
rating points
More player ratings
Pillars of Eternity
321 ratings
Quick Take
Shared Taste
Single playerBird view / IsometricAdventure
Pillars of Eternity Stands Out
pausable real time combatreal-time combatactive ability
Avernum 2: Crystal Souls Stands Out
party-based combatturn-based
Higher Rated
Pillars of Eternity
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Genres
AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)Strategy
Themes
Fantasy
Key Differences
Features
Pillars of Eternity
pausable real time combatreal-time combatactive abilitybig head modeimmortalityliving inventorypaladinspickpocketingrangersrecruitable characters
Avernum 2: Crystal Souls
party-based combatturn-based
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Pillars of Eternity | Avernum 2: Crystal Souls |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Mar 26, 2015 | Jan 14, 2015 |
| Rating | 81/100 (321 ratings) | 80/100 (1 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)Strategy | AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)Strategy |
| Themes | Fantasy | Fantasy |
| Features | pausable real time combatreal-time combatactive abilitybig head modeimmortalityliving inventorypaladinspickpocketingrangersrecruitable charactersattributesbarbarianscrpgdwarvesea appgamescom 2014godspax prime 2014pre-rendered backgroundssaving the world | party-based combatturn-based |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Bird view / Isometric | Bird view / Isometric |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS |
Comparison Summary
Pillars of Eternity and Avernum 2: Crystal Souls have a 9/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy.
Pillars of Eternity stands out for pausable real time combat, real-time combat, active ability.
Pillars of Eternity has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.