1. Pillars of Eternity
Metacritic Rating: 89
Money Raised through Kickstarter: $3.98 million
Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, Pillars of Eternity is considered a spiritual successor to the highly praised Baldur’s Gate and Icewind Dale series. The game received a lot of critical acclaim, with many praising the writing and combat system. It would go on to win numerous awards and expansion packs were also released, adding more content into the game. Pillars of Eternity was considered the highest funded video game of its time and its success helps it reach the top of the 10 most successful Kickstarter games of all time.
