Ion Fury vs The Citadel
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Ion Fury wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. The Citadel is $2.52 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ion Fury | The Citadel |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 73 | 56 |
| Quality | 88 | 75 |
| Value | 92 | 57 |
| Popularity | 30 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $8.67 | $6.15 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.1% positive | 94% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9 | 9 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Ion FuryThe Citadel
Details and requirements
| Item | Ion Fury | The Citadel |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 15, 2019 | August 5, 2020 |
| Developers | Voidpoint, LLC | doekuramori, Top Hat Studios Inc |
| Publishers | 3D Realms | doekuramori, Top Hat Studios Inc |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5, AMD Ryzen or equivalent | Intel Core i-7-7700HQ CPU @2.80GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 2048 MB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 1024 MB or more dedicated video memory. NVIDIA or AMD preferred. | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 100 MB available space | 800 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ion Fury or The Citadel?
Ion Fury won the comparison against The Citadel 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 Ion Fury worth buying over The Citadel?
Based on the metrics, Ion Fury 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. Ion Fury currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC