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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Boundless

Boundless

ActionIndieAdventureRPGMassively Multiplayer
Quality
61Popularity
26Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−97% $0.66
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VS
Citadel: Forged with Fire

Citadel: Forged with Fire

ActionIndieAdventureRPGMassively Multiplayer
Quality
58Popularity
30Value
43
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
in 5 days
$14.99
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Winner

Boundless wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

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8
Boundless
8 of 14 metrics
Citadel: Forged with Fire
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.66 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.60 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-97% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
67 price changes Wins
8 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
73.1% positive Wins
67.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.6K -
5.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.2K -
3.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
433 Wins
1.6K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
14 Wins
7 -
Steam Recommendations
0 -
5.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
50 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
8 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2018 -
Nov 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBoundless

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Wait for SaleCitadel: Forged with Fire

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Boundless
Citadel: Forged with Fire

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

Boundless

Boundless

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Kinguin
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Green Man Gaming$19.99View
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Citadel: Forged with Fire

Citadel: Forged with Fire

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Green Man Gaming$14.99Buy Now
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Boundless

Quality

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

73% positive (1,610 reviews) — mostly positive
1,610 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$0.66 — very accessible price
97% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.45 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +70%
17 concurrent players — niche audience

Citadel: Forged with Fire

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

68% positive (5,002 reviews) — mixed opinions
5,002 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

4 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsBoundlessCitadel: Forged with Fire
Release Date
September 11, 2018
November 1, 2019
Developers
Monumental, LLC
Blue Isle Studios
Publishers
Monumental, LLC
Blue Isle Publishing
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
50

Boundless

No PC requirements data available

Citadel: Forged with Fire

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or better
  • Processor: 3.0GHZ or better
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 970 or better
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
Which is better: Boundless or Citadel: Forged with Fire?

Boundless won the comparison against Citadel: Forged with Fire 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 Boundless worth buying over Citadel: Forged with Fire?

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

Analysis updated: Aug 10, 2026, 10:52 AM UTC

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