Avowed vs Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Avowed's concise fantasy versus Kingdom Come's realistic sprawl — both reward dedication, but in different scales.
Smarter than the Skyrim-killer pitch suggested; smaller, too — Avowed is Obsidian writing in a tighter playground than fans hoped for.
If KCD1 grabbed you with its bullheaded commitment to 15th-century realism, KCD2 is more of that — bigger map, sharper combat, same refusal to hold your hand.
Steam popularity
Shared scale — sparklines are directly comparable across both games.
Avowed
May 2026 peak CCU 587 ↓ 38% MoM
All-time peak 19,161
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
May 2026 peak CCU 23,808 ↓ 10% MoM
All-time peak 255,607
Key differences
World size
Avowed offers a ~35-hour fantasy world with a tighter focus.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II features a 100-hour open world.
Combat style
Avowed has first-person fantasy combat with a loot loop and parry mechanics.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II features swordplay-as-fencing combat with realism.
Guidance level
Avowed has more directed storytelling and a smaller world to explore.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II refuses to hold your hand, with a bigger map to navigate.
Which one is for you?
Pick Avowed if
- You prefer a shorter, more focused RPG experience
- You enjoy first-person fantasy combat with a loot loop
- You value concise storytelling over open-world exploration
Pick Kingdom Come: Deliverance II if
- You want a large, open world with historical realism
- You enjoy challenging, realistic combat mechanics
- You don't mind a slower opening to a game with depth
Bottom line
Choose Avowed for a tighter, more guided fantasy experience or Kingdom Come: Deliverance II for a sprawling, realistic open world.