1979 Revolution: Black Friday vs Heaven's Vault
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Heaven's Vault wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Heaven's Vault is $6.89 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | 1979 Revolution: Black Friday | Heaven's Vault |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 56 | 65 |
| Quality | 76 | 80 |
| Value | 40 | 78 |
| Popularity | 48 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | N/A | $3.10 |
| Steam Review Score | 76.6% positive | 84.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 8 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
1979 Revolution: Black Friday
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Details and requirements
| Item | 1979 Revolution: Black Friday | Heaven's Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 4, 2016 | April 16, 2019 |
| Developers | iNK Stories, N-Fusion Interactive | inkle Ltd |
| Publishers | iNK Stories | inkle Ltd |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.4 GHz Dual Core or Equivalent | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | ATI or NVidia card w/ 1024 MB RAM | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: 1979 Revolution: Black Friday or Heaven's Vault?
Heaven's Vault won the comparison against 1979 Revolution: Black Friday 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 1979 Revolution: Black Friday worth buying over Heaven's Vault?
Based on the metrics, Heaven's Vault 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. Heaven's Vault currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:32 PM UTC