Choose Firestorm
Choose Firestorm if you want an Early Access game with LAN Co-op, DualShock Controller Support, and DualSense Controller Support. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Firestorm launched in 2026.
Firestorm vs Citadels - Shadow City
Firestorm and Citadels - Shadow City both land in Strategy on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Strategy games on Steam. Both released in 2026. Citadels - Shadow City is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Firestorm (2.79 USD vs. 13.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Citadels - Shadow City
Choose Citadels - Shadow City if you want an Indie and Casual game with Online PvP and Adjustable Text Size. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Citadels - Shadow City launched in 2026.
Both Firestorm and Citadels - Shadow City sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, LAN PvP, and PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Firestorm |  Citadels - Shadow City | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 2.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 83.3% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Meticulous Software LLC | SERGEI MIRONOV |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- Citadels - Shadow City is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Firestorm (2.79 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Firestorm has co-op; Citadels - Shadow City does not.
Firestorm vs Citadels - Shadow City — FAQ
- Are Firestorm and Citadels - Shadow City similar?
- They overlap on Strategy on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.