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SelacoVSThe Citadel

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

Selaco

Selaco

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventure
Quality
75Popularity
30Value
73
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$24.99
Buy Now
VS
The Citadel

The Citadel

ActionCasualIndie
Quality
75Popularity
27Value
62
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
Ends in≈2d
-63% $5.54
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Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

6
Selaco
6 of 12 metrics
The Citadel
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$8.07 -
$5.54 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.35 -
$2.70 Wins
Best Current Discount
-68% Wins
-63% -
Sales Frequency
37 price changes -
70 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
93.6% positive -
93.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
4.7K Wins
2.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
4.4K Wins
2.3K -
Negative Steam Reviews
300 -
147 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
16 -
21 Wins
Steam Recommendations
4.9K Wins
2.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
30 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
1 languages
1 languages
Release Date
May 2024 Wins
Aug 2020 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeSelaco

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

MaybeThe Citadel

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:
Selaco
The Citadel

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

Selaco

Selaco

1 Store
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now
The Citadel

The Citadel

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming -63% $5.54Buy Now
Steam
Steam +35% $7.49View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Selaco

Quality

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

94% positive (4,659 reviews) — very positive reception
4,659 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$8.07 — very accessible price
68% off — solid discount
Historical low: $5.40 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-23% minor player decrease
17 concurrent players — niche audience

The Citadel

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

94% positive (2,393 reviews) — very positive reception
2,393 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$5.54 — very accessible price
63% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +91%
21 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSelacoThe Citadel
Release Date
May 31, 2024
August 5, 2020
Developers
Altered Orbit Studios
doekuramori, Top Hat Studios Inc
Publishers
Altered Orbit Studios
doekuramori, Top Hat Studios Inc
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Windows
Achievements
30

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Selaco

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Microsoft Windows 10/11 (64-Bit)
  • Processor: Intel i7-7700K / Ryzen 7 1700
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD is highly recommended. Requirements subject to change

The Citadel

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i-7-7700HQ CPU @2.80GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 800 MB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Selaco or The Citadel?

Selaco and The Citadel are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Selaco worth buying over The Citadel?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Selaco currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC

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