Kingdom Come: Deliverance II vs The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
KCD2's 55-hour simulation vs Elliot's 16-hour Zelda homage — pick your time commitment and flavor of adventure.
Updated 25d ago
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.
Square's HD-2D Zelda homage nails combat and time-travel — pay full price only if you chase all three endings.
By the numbers
Prices checked Sep 19; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Sep 19.
| Measure | Kingdom Come: Deliverance II | The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales |
|---|---|---|
| Value Kingdom Come: Deliverance II wins on value | ||
| Price now | $23.79 −60% · PlayerLand | $44.99 −25% · GreenManGaming |
| All-time low | $20.99 | $44.99 |
| Cost / hour | $0.43/hr $23.79 · 55 h main story | $2.76/hr $44.99 · 16 h main story |
| Off its low | +13% low was Jul 2026 | At its low low was Sep 2026 |
| Main story | 55 h | 16 h |
| Health Kingdom Come: Deliverance II wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 94% 196k reviews | 80% 2k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 91% 2k votes · vs 94% lifetime | 85% 71 votes · vs 80% lifetime |
| Peak players | 25,797 Aug 2026 · ↓ 12% MoM | 404 Aug 2026 · ↓ 79% MoM |
| Launch peak | 10% of Feb 2025 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 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 | Platinum | 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.
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
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
Being Square's Zelda — world design and exploration pull 100-hour fans through three endings for the payoff.
The slow opening and intrusive sidekick Faie test patience, nearly dropping veterans before the plot clicks.
from our August 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Kingdom Come: Deliverance II if
- You have 55+ hours to invest in a single playthrough
- You love heavy, simulation-style first-person combat
- You enjoy reading dialogue and making weighty choices
Pick The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales if
- You want a 16-hour adventure that fits a weekend
- You prefer 2D Zelda-like dungeon puzzles and fast action
- You have patience for a slow start that pays off with twists
Bottom line
Choose KCD2 for a deep, long RPG where you'll live in a believable world; pick Elliot for a shorter, more structured adventure with faster combat and a lower time cost.
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