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ArmelloVSFor The King

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Armello

Armello

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
79Popularity
33Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-68% $7.94
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For The King

For The King

Quality
84Popularity
36Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-94% $1.19
Buy Now

Winner

For The King wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

2
Armello
2 of 15 metrics
For The King
13 of 15 metrics
13

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.94 -
$1.19 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.24 -
$1.57 Wins
Best Current Discount
-68% -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
65 price changes -
77 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
75/100 -
79/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
82.6% positive -
87.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
11.0K -
30.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
9.1K -
26.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.9K Wins
3.9K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
61 -
326 Wins
Steam Recommendations
11.0K -
30.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 -
78 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
12 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2015 -
Apr 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeArmello

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Worth ItFor The King

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Armello
For The King

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Armello

Armello

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -68% $7.94Buy Now
Steam
Steam +215% $24.99View
For The King

For The King

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -94% $1.19Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +236% $4.00View
Steam
Steam +1580% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1580% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Armello

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

83% positive (10,982 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
10,982 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$7.94 — very accessible price
68% off — solid discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-31% player decline
58 concurrent players — niche audience
10,982 total reviews — proven game with large community

For The King

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

87% positive (30,791 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
30,791 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.19 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.07)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-12% minor player decrease
267 concurrent players — smaller but active
30,791 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsArmelloFor The King
Release Date
September 1, 2015
April 19, 2018
Developers
League of Geeks
IronOak Games
Publishers
League of Geeks
Curve Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
50
78

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Armello

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or later (64-bit)
  • Processor: Quad-core 2.5GHz (SSE2)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 SM4.0 capable GPU with 2GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

For The King

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 x64
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4570T (2* 2900) / AMD FX-6100 (6 * 3300) or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 750 Ti (2048 MB) / Radeon HD 7850 (2048 MB)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Armello or For The King?

For The King won the comparison against Armello based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Armello worth buying over For The King?

Based on the metrics, For The King won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. For The King currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 11:44 AM UTC

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