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Choice of Life: Middle AgesVSReigns: Game of Thrones

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

Choice of Life: Middle Ages

Choice of Life: Middle Ages

CasualIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
72Popularity
26Value
42
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$4.99
Buy Now
VS
Reigns: Game of Thrones

Reigns: Game of Thrones

Quality
78Popularity
24Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-68% $1.28
Buy Now

Winner

Choice of Life: Middle Ages wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

9
Choice of Life: Middle Ages
9 of 14 metrics
Reigns: Game of Thrones
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$1.28 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.49 Wins
$1.60 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-68% Wins
Sales Frequency
9 price changes -
39 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
84/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
89.4% positive Wins
77.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.7K Wins
931 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.5K Wins
722 -
Negative Steam Reviews
181 Wins
209 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1
1
Steam Recommendations
1.7K Wins
926 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
19 Wins
10 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
11 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2020 Wins
Oct 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleChoice of Life: Middle Ages

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeReigns: Game of Thrones

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:
Choice of Life: Middle Ages
Reigns: Game of Thrones

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

Choice of Life: Middle Ages

Choice of Life: Middle Ages

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now
Reigns: Game of Thrones

Reigns: Game of Thrones

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -68% $1.28Buy Now
Steam
Steam +212% $3.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Choice of Life: Middle Ages

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

89% positive (1,707 reviews) — very positive reception
1,707 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$4.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

Player count surging +300%
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Reigns: Game of Thrones

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

78% positive (931 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
931 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.28 — very accessible price
68% off — solid discount
Historical low: $0.91 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsChoice of Life: Middle AgesReigns: Game of Thrones
Release Date
November 6, 2020
October 18, 2018
Developers
Blazing Planet Studio
Nerial
Publishers
Blazing Planet Studio
Devolver Digital, Big Fan Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
19
10

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Choice of Life: Middle Ages or Reigns: Game of Thrones?

Choice of Life: Middle Ages won the comparison against Reigns: Game of Thrones 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 Choice of Life: Middle Ages worth buying over Reigns: Game of Thrones?

Based on the metrics, Choice of Life: Middle Ages 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. Reigns: Game of Thrones currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:25 AM UTC

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