Dragon’s Dogma 2 vs Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
One revels in fantasy class experimentation, the other in medieval realism — both demand patience but reward different curiosities.
Updated 22d ago
If you can forgive the original's quirks, DD2 holds up — patches fixed CPU performance and the microtransaction outrage was overblown (everything's findable in-game).
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 | Dragon’s Dogma 2 | Kingdom Come: Deliverance II |
|---|---|---|
| Value Kingdom Come: Deliverance II wins on value | ||
| Price now | $34.99 −13% · Newegg | $23.99 −60% · GOG |
| All-time low | $10.88 | $20.99 |
| Cost / hour | $1.11/hr $34.99 · 31 h main story | $0.44/hr $23.99 · 55 h main story |
| Off its low | +222% vs $10.88 low | +14% low was Jul 2026 |
| Main story | 31 h | 55 h |
| Health Kingdom Come: Deliverance II wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 62% 116k reviews | 94% 191k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 74% 343 votes · vs 62% lifetime · improving | 89% 3k votes · vs 94% lifetime · souring |
| Peak players | 4,122 Jul 2026 · ↓ 19% MoM | 29,234 Jul 2026 · ↑ 22% MoM |
| Launch peak | 2% of Mar 2024 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | 11% of Feb 2025 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | 228,285 Mar 2024 | 255,607 Feb 2025 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 8 weeks ago | 6 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 1 in last 90 days | 1 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Silver | 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.
Dragon’s Dogma 2
The pawn system's emotional depth and banter drive 100+ hour journeys, making companions feel irreplaceable.
Performance drops and limited enemy variety frustrate long-haul players, though dedicated fans anticipate the DLC.
from our May 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 Dragon’s Dogma 2 if
- You loved the original Dragon's Dogma’s pawn system and want more of it.
- You enjoy experimenting with 10+ vocations and hybrid classes.
- You are okay with single-save-slot design and exploration without handholding.
Pick Kingdom Come: Deliverance II if
- You crave a 100-hour RPG where alchemy, lockpicking, and persuasion all matter.
- You appreciate punishing realism and a slow-burn medieval story.
- You are fascinated by 15th-century Bohemia with period-accurate details.
Bottom line
Choose Dragon’s Dogma 2 if you want fantastical class variety and pawn antics; pick Kingdom Come 2 if you demand realistic medieval simulation. Your patience for save-restrictions and opening-hours will seal the decision.