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

City 20

City 20

IndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureBase BuildingSingleplayerIsometric +13
Quality
58Popularity
19Value
50
SteamBest price· Steam
$19.99
Buy
VS
Novus Inceptio

Novus Inceptio

IndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPGBase BuildingSingleplayerAction +12
Quality
46Popularity
25Value
69
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 3 hours
−81% $3.88
Buy

Winner

Novus Inceptio wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
4
City 20
4 of 13 metrics
Novus Inceptio
9 of 13 metrics
9

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$3.88 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$14.99 -
$1.13 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-81% Wins
Sales Frequency
13 price changes -
193 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
73.7% positive Wins
50.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
198 -
1.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
146 -
548 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
52 Wins
542 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
7 Wins
Steam Recommendations
198 -
1.1K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
58 Wins
Supported Languages
2 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Sep 2024 Wins
Oct 2015 -
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleCity 20

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

Wait for SaleNovus Inceptio

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:
City 20
Novus Inceptio

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

City 20

City 20

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy
Novus Inceptio

Novus Inceptio

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −81% $3.88Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +3% $4.01View
Steam
Steam +157% $9.99View

City 20

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

73% positive (198 reviews): mostly positive
198 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$19.99: reasonable price
Historical low: $14.99: room for better deals

Popularity

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

Players down 14% in recent days
6 concurrent players: niche audience

Novus Inceptio

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience: consistent negative feedback.

50% positive (1,089 reviews): mixed opinions
1,089 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$3.88: very accessible price
81% off: deep discount

Popularity

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

13 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsCity 20Novus Inceptio
Release date
September 23, 2024
October 5, 2015
Developers
Untold Games
McMagic Productions
Publishers
Untold Games
McMagic Productions
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
—
58

City 20

Recommended

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

Novus Inceptio

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64-Bit Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel I7-3770, AMD FX 8350 4.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX11 Compatible GPU with 2 GB Video RAM - Integrated VGA is not supported.
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Internet connection required. Integrated graphics cards are not supported.
Which is better: City 20 or Novus Inceptio?

Novus Inceptio won the comparison against City 20 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 City 20 worth buying over Novus Inceptio?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:12 AM UTC

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