Anno 117 versus Citadelum
Citadelum and Anno 117 are both city builders people compare when they want something Roman-adjacent and cheaper. They are not the same scale of game. Figures below are store readings, not a playtime test.
| Anno 117 | Citadelum | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | Ubisoft Mainz | Abylight Barcelona |
| Release | 12 or 13 Nov 2025 | 17 Oct 2024 |
| List price | $59.99 | $24.99 |
| Price on the check | $35.99 on Steam US, 6 Nov 2026 | $12.49, 50 percent off, same check window |
| Steam reviews | 12,474 | 1,021 |
| Tags | Ubisoft city builder | Indie, simulation, strategy |
The research notes describe Citadelum as the smaller, cheaper game with lighter combat, and 117 as the larger system. I do not have a building count or a quest count for Citadelum, so those cells stay empty. GOG also lists Citadelum, which is why the price is not a Steam-only fact.
Questions
Which is cheaper?
Citadelum’s list price is $24.99 against 117’s $59.99. Both were discounted in the check window, at different rates.
Are they the same kind of game?
Both are city builders. 117 is a mainline Anno. Citadelum is an indie simulation from a different studio.
Sources
Checked 2026-11-06.