Dragon’s Dogma 2 vs Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Pick Dragon's Dogma 2 for freeform class combat, or Kingdom Come 2 for a denser, dialogue-heavy medieval world — the choice is about tolerance for systems.
Updated 10d 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 24; 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 24.
| Measure | Dragon’s Dogma 2 | Kingdom Come: Deliverance II |
|---|---|---|
| Value Kingdom Come: Deliverance II wins on value | ||
| Price now | $26.99 −33% · PlanetPlay | $23.99 −60% · Humble Store |
| All-time low | $10.88 | $20.99 |
| Cost / hour | $0.86/hr $26.99 · 31 h main story | $0.44/hr $23.99 · 55 h main story |
| Off its low | +148% low was Oct 2025 | +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% 193k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 75% 318 votes · vs 62% lifetime · improving | 90% 3k votes · vs 94% lifetime |
| 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 | 3 months ago | 2 months 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 pawn system and want that core loop back
- You enjoy deep class variety with 10+ vocations to mix
- You're fine with a single save slot and fast travel costs
Pick Kingdom Come: Deliverance II if
- You want a sprawling medieval RPG with a richer story and side quests
- You're ready to invest 55+ hours and read through dialogue
- You prefer realistic first-person combat over arcade-style action
Bottom line
Kingdom Come 2's 94% positive reviews and 55-hour main story under $1/hour make it the safer, deeper pick; Dragon's Dogma 2's 62% score suits loyal fans of the original.