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Flintlock: The Siege of DawnVSThe Relic: First Guardian

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

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

ActionAdventureRPG
Quality
62Popularity
25Value
72
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−85% $6.02
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The Relic: First Guardian

The Relic: First Guardian

ActionAdventureRPG
Quality
38Popularity
18Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−26% $25.97
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Winner

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
12 of 14 metrics
The Relic: First Guardian
2 of 14 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.02 Wins
$25.97 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.19 Wins
$33.21 -
Best Current Discount
-85% Wins
-41% -
Sales Frequency
141 price changes Wins
35 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
75.4% positive Wins
43.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.3K Wins
162 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.0K Wins
71 -
Negative Steam Reviews
332 -
91 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
9 Wins
5 -
Steam Recommendations
1.2K Wins
161 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
38 Wins
37 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
10 languages -
Release Date
Jul 2024 -
Jul 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeFlintlock: The Siege of Dawn

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

Wait for SaleThe Relic: First Guardian

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
The Relic: First Guardian

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

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

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The Relic: First Guardian

The Relic: First Guardian

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −26% $25.97Buy Now
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Green Man Gaming +15% $29.74View
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Steam
Steam +35% $34.99View

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

75% positive (1,347 reviews) — mostly positive
1,347 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$6.02 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-18% minor player decrease
9 concurrent players — niche audience

The Relic: First Guardian

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

44% positive (162 reviews) — mostly negative
162 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$25.97 — mid-range price
26% off — modest discount
Near historical low ($24.61)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-86% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsFlintlock: The Siege of DawnThe Relic: First Guardian
Release Date
July 17, 2024
July 30, 2026
Developers
A44 Games
Project Cloud Games
Publishers
Kepler Interactive
Perp Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
38
37

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 2060 Super / Radeon RX 5700 / Intel Arc A750 (8GB+ RAM)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD

The Relic: First Guardian

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Processor: Intel i5-12650H / Ryzen 7 5800
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Additional Notes: Supports 21:9 ultrawide display aspect ratio
Which is better: Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn or The Relic: First Guardian?

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn won the comparison against The Relic: First Guardian 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 Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn worth buying over The Relic: First Guardian?

Based on the metrics, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn 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. Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 08:19 AM UTC

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