Avowed vs Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
A tight fantasy RPG with Obsidian's signature reactivity vs a sprawling historical sim that refuses to hold your hand.
Updated 11d ago
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 quest writing and side characters are why people replay it at 500 hours — it deserves the medieval-RPG crown, if you can live with save limits and slow travel.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | Avowed | Kingdom Come: Deliverance II |
|---|---|---|
| Value Kingdom Come: Deliverance II wins on value | ||
| Price now | $29.99 −40% · Steam | $23.99 −60% · GOG |
| All-time low | $29.99 | $20.99 |
| Cost / hour | $1.49/hr $29.99 · 20 h main story | $0.44/hr $23.99 · 55 h main story |
| Off its low | At its low low was Jun 2026 | +14% low was Jul 2026 |
| Main story | 20 h | 55 h |
| Health Kingdom Come: Deliverance II wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 77% 13k reviews | 94% 191k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 72% 242 votes · vs 77% lifetime | 89% 3k votes · vs 94% lifetime · souring |
| Peak players | 1,007 Jul 2026 · ↑ 16% MoM | 29,234 Jul 2026 · ↑ 22% MoM |
| Launch peak | 5% of Feb 2025 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | 11% of Feb 2025 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | 19,161 Feb 2025 | 255,607 Feb 2025 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 5 months ago | 6 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 1 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | Platinum |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Avowed
The combat's magic toolkit — dual-wielding wands, guns, and swords with flashy spells — keeps long-haul players coming back.
The open world feels big for no reason, and choices don't matter, leaving progression gated and exploration unrewarding for many 100-hour vets.
from our August 2026 verdict
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
The writing and quest design stay unmatched to 500 hours — side characters and missions are what long-haul fans replay for.
Late-game save freedom and travel pacing still grate on 100-hour veterans, though the story keeps them pushing.
from our August 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Avowed if
- You want a focused RPG with deep lore and reactive choices.
- You prefer arcade-style first-person combat with a loot loop.
- You have only ~35 hours to commit to a full playthrough.
Pick Kingdom Come: Deliverance II if
- You crave historical realism and punishing save systems.
- You enjoy slow-burn openings and deep simulation gameplay.
- You want a massive open-world where every skill is meaningful.
Bottom line
Pick Avowed for Obsidian's depth and focused playtime; choose KCD2 if you want a sprawling, realist medieval sim that demands your patience.