Decision brief
Is Avowed worth it?
Yes, for the right player.
Dual-wielding a wand and a flintlock is genuinely great — but the open world is empty and the choices never branch, so it misses the Obsidian reactivity you came for.
The right-now case
Data as of August 5, 2026 UTC
- Best price today
- $29.99 at Steam −40% All-time low $29.99
- Playing right now
- 873
- Time investment
- ~20h story · ~67.5h completionist
Who should pick this up
Worth it if…
- You play for spellcasting power fantasy, not systemic simulation.
- You loved Pillars of Eternity's world and want a first-person tour.
- You're fine with linear-ish progression behind four big maps.
Skip if…
- Big open worlds that justify their size with content density matter to you.
- You need your RPG choices to visibly branch later.
- You expect Obsidian's trademark reactivity and consequence.
What long-haul players keep saying
What players love
The combat's magic toolkit — dual-wielding wands, guns, and swords with flashy spells — keeps long-haul players coming back.
What frustrates them
The open world feels big for no reason, and choices don't matter, leaving progression gated and exploration unrewarding for many 100-hour vets.
What changed recently
Steam sentiment is steady — latecomers keep discovering it on sale, praising the world and combat, and griping about the empty open world.
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