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Baldur's Gate 3 vs Path of Exile
Side by side on what we actually measure: scores and review counts from Steam, price against the lowest we've ever recorded, and peak concurrent players from our own hourly sampling.
Baldur's Gate 3Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Path of ExileYou are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.
| Baldur's Gate 3 | Path of Exile | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 96/100 | 86/100 |
| Steam reviews | 750,755 | 1,027 |
| Price now | $59.99 | Free to play |
| Historic low | $59.99 — that's now | — |
| Peak players | 81,647 | 56,154 |
| Playing now | 55,937 | 25,882 |
| Released | 2023 | 2013 |
| Platforms | PC, PS5, Series X|S | PC, PS4, Xbox One |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG, Strategy | Action, Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play |
| Developer | Larian Studios | Grinding Gear Games |
| Publisher | Larian Studios | Grinding Gear Games |
| Languages | 14 | 8 |
| DLC | 2 | 6 |
| Steam Deck | Verified | Playable |
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