Pillars of Eternity (2015): runs on Windows 11, Mac, Linux, Steam Deck?

Gamicality score 88 / 100

Playability today ★★★★★ 4

Runs today5 / 5
Design today3 / 5
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Steam user reviews Very Positive

24,650 reviews88% positive
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Released: 2015
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Genre: RPG
Runs on: Windows, macOS, Linux, Steam Deck
Last checked: October 31, 2026

Does Pillars of Eternity run on Windows 11, Apple Silicon Macs, Linux and Steam Deck?

Windows 11	Expected to work. It is sold for Windows today and no problem is on record. SourceNo player reports yet
Mac (Apple Silicon)	Steam sells a Mac version. Not yet confirmed on Apple Silicon. SourceNo player reports yet
Linux	Yes, there is a native Linux version. SourceNo player reports yet
Steam Deck	Playable, as rated by Valve: it works, but may need some manual configuration. SourceNo player reports yet

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Synopsis

A party-based fantasy role-playing game in the style of the classic Infinity Engine games like Baldur's Gate. You arrive in the troubled land of Dyrwood, gain the ability to read souls and lead a group of companions through a long story told largely in text, with real-time combat you can pause at any moment.

What people say

Critics at release called it a worthy revival of the old isometric role-playing game, praising the writing, the companions, the world-building and the tactical depth. Reviewers also flagged poor pathfinding, small character models that make fights hard to read, and rules complex enough to feel cumbersome. Players today still rate the story and setting highly, but many find the combat slow and the sheer amount of text heavy going; patches and the White March expansion improved its standing over time.

Playability today

Playability runs from 1 to 5. It is the average of two parts. Each part starts at 1 and climbs to 5 as more of its checks pass. Read the method.

Runs today: 5 / 5

✓Sold today from an official store
✓Runs on Windows 11 without fan patches
–Single-player works without an internet connection
–All of its content still works (servers, DLC, unlocks)
–Supports modern resolutions and widescreen
–Full controller support or remappable controls
✓Steam Deck Verified or Playable
✓No intrusive DRM or required third-party launcher account
✓No pay-to-win or pushy microtransactions
–No known game-breaking bugs in the current version

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Design today: 3 / 5

✓Controls feel natural on a modern controller or mouse and keyboardMouse control with pause, auto-pause rules and slow and fast speed settings works well, though the PC version has no controller support. Source: rpgfan.com, pcgamingwiki.com.
✓Menus, text and interface are clear on today's screensInventory and crafting take few clicks, the interface can be hidden and fonts can be scaled, though small character models can make busy fights hard to read. Source: rpgfan.com, pcgamingwiki.com.
✓Saving is fair: free saves or frequent checkpoints, little lost progressYou can save freely and the game autosaves at every area change, so a lost fight rarely costs much. Source: pcgamingwiki.com.
✗It teaches itself: no guide needed to make progressThe rules are dense and hard to learn, and fights stay difficult even on lower settings until you understand the systems. Source: avclub.com.
✗Pacing holds up: little grind, filler or forced backtrackingThe long campaign has many routine fights and some dull backer-written side stories, and players often call the combat slow and the text excessive. Source: rpgfan.com, avclub.com.
✗Camera and movement never fight the playerPathfinding is a common complaint, with party members blocking each other in tight spaces or walking into walls. Source: avclub.com, rpgfan.com.

Judged against games made today, from complaints that recur in recent Steam reviews and discussions, forums, PCGamingWiki and community wikis. Each reason links to where it comes from.