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Blackthorn ArenaVSRoman Triumph: Survival City Builder

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

Blackthorn Arena

Blackthorn Arena

StrategyIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
58Popularity
29Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal¡ Kinguin
-70% $7.43
Buy Now
VS
Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder

Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder

StrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
68Popularity
23Value
63
SteamBetter Deal¡ Steam
Ends in≈26d
-40% $14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Blackthorn Arena wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Blackthorn Arena
8 of 13 metrics
Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder
5 of 13 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown ¡ no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.43 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.59 Wins
$13.37 -
Best Current Discount
-70% Wins
-40% -
Sales Frequency
29 price changes -
70 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
69.2% positive -
84.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.5K Wins
715 -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.4K Wins
606 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K -
109 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
9 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.5K Wins
711 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
29 Wins
20 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
May 2020 -
Sep 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBlackthorn Arena

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

MaybeRoman Triumph: Survival City Builder

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Blackthorn Arena
Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder

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

Blackthorn Arena

Blackthorn Arena

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -70% $7.43Buy Now
Steam
Steam +236% $24.99View
Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder

Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder

3 Stores
Steam
Steam -40% $14.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +22% $18.22View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +67% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Blackthorn Arena

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

69% positive (3,476 reviews) — mixed opinions
3,476 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$7.43 — very accessible price
70% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($7.42)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +100%
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

85% positive (715 reviews) — mostly positive
715 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$14.99 — reasonable price
40% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($13.37)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-20% minor player decrease
8 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBlackthorn ArenaRoman Triumph: Survival City Builder
Release Date
May 19, 2020
September 16, 2025
Developers
PersonaeGame Studio
Coreffect Interactive
Publishers
Light Up Games
Forklift Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
29
20

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Blackthorn Arena

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64 bits)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4690 (3.5 GHz)/AMD FX-8300 (3.3 GHz)
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 4 GB, GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 480
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: N/A

Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Blackthorn Arena or Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder?

Blackthorn Arena won the comparison against Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder 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 Blackthorn Arena worth buying over Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder?

Based on the metrics, Blackthorn Arena 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. Blackthorn Arena currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 07:54 AM UTC

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