Pillars of Eternity vs Magicka
6/10Match score
Higher community rating
Pillars of Eternity
+10
rating points
More player ratings
Pillars of Eternity
321 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Similar
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Genres
AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)Strategy
Themes
Fantasy
Features
dwarvesspellcasterparty systemsword & sorcerywizards
Key Differences
Game Modes
Pillars of Eternity
-Magicka
Co-operativeMultiplayer
Themes
Pillars of Eternity
-Magicka
ActionComedyDrama
Features
Pillars of Eternity
pausable real time combatreal-time combatactive abilitybig head modeimmortality
Magicka
cryokinesisearth manipulationghoulinvented languagemoose
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Pillars of Eternity | Magicka |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Mar 26, 2015 | Jan 25, 2011 |
| Rating | 81/100 (321 ratings) | 71/100 (209 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)Strategy | AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)Strategy |
| Themes | Fantasy | ActionComedyDramaFantasy |
| Features | pausable real time combatreal-time combatactive abilitybig head modeimmortalityliving inventorypaladinspickpocketingrangersrecruitable charactersattributesbarbarianscrpgdwarvesea app | cryokinesisearth manipulationghoulinvented languagemoosevalve anti-cheatdwarvesfire manipulationgnomegoblinsinternet culture referencemovie referenceorcspunctuation mark above headsatire |
| Game Modes | Single player | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player |
| Player Perspective | Bird view / Isometric | Bird view / Isometric |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows) |
Comparison Summary
Pillars of Eternity and Magicka have a 6/10 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, while Magicka stands out for Co-operative, Multiplayer, Action, Comedy.
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.