Citadel: Forged with Fire vs Renown
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Citadel: Forged with Fire wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Citadel: Forged with Fire is $13.96 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Citadel: Forged with Fire | Renown |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 54 | 46 |
| Quality | 58 | 48 |
| Value | 67 | 57 |
| Popularity | 30 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $8.14 | $12.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 67.8% positive | 53.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 2 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Citadel: Forged with Fire | Renown |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 1, 2019 | September 22, 2025 |
| Developers | Blue Isle Studios | RDBK Studios |
| Publishers | Blue Isle Publishing | RDBK Studios |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 or better | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.0GHZ or better | Intel® Core™ i7-2600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1400 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GTX 970 or better | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 3070 or AMD equivalent |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 10 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Citadel: Forged with Fire or Renown?
Citadel: Forged with Fire won the comparison against Renown 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 Citadel: Forged with Fire worth buying over Renown?
Based on the metrics, Citadel: Forged with Fire 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. Citadel: Forged with Fire currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC