Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth is a Adventure, Casual game from Daedalic Entertainment with a 92% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by relaxing, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Daedalic Entertainment
- Release year
- 2017
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $1.99
- Review signal
- 92% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Win 7, 8, 10, 32/64-bit Processor: 2.8 Ghz Dual Core CPU Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6670, GeForce GTX 200 series with at least 1GB DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 13500 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card with latest drivers
- Recommended
- OS *: Win 7, 8, 10, 32/64-bit Processor: Quad Core CPU Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: AMD R7 200 series, GeForce GTX 500 series DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 13500 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card with latest drivers
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OSX 10.7 Processor: 2,6 Ghz Intel Core i5 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel Iris 550 Storage: 13500 MB available space Sound Card: 16 bit
- Recommended
- OS: Mac OSX 10.12 Processor: 2,9 Ghz Intel Core i5 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with at least 1GB Storage: 13500 MB available space Sound Card: 16 bit
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 14.04 or newer Processor: 2.8 Ghz Dual Core CPU Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6670, GeForce GTX 200 series with at least 1GB and proprietary drivers, latest OpenGL driver Storage: 13500 MB available space Sound Card: Sound Card with latest drivers
- Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu 16.04 Processor: Quad Core CPU Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: AMD R7 200 series, GeForce GTX 500 series with at least 1GB and proprietary drivers, latest OpenGL driver Storage: 13500 MB available space Sound Card: Sound Card with latest drivers
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, gothic, hand-drawn, and narrative adventure.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, gothic, hand-drawn, and narrative adventure.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
gothic
SettingGothic spaces, monsters, or architecture shape the mood.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
Steam review snapshots
You follow multiple protagonists in 12th-century England, making decisions and exploring hand-painted scenes as you uncover a story of ambition, conflict, and…You follow multiple protagonists in 12th-century England, making decisions and exploring hand-painted scenes as you uncover a story of ambition, conflict, and…Overall, Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth is a solid choice if you enjoy narrative adventures with meaningful choices and historical…There were a few points where I wanted to just vibe out with it as a visual novel letting some of the…Why it fits
Best for players who want a story-driven, atmospheric single-player experience. Strong atmosphere, gothic hand-drawn presentation, and a narrative adventure focus make it a good fit for players who enjoy exploration and emotional stories.
Who might skip it
Skip it if you want systems-heavy gameplay or are not interested in a story-first adventure.