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Blackwell DeceptionVSUnavowed

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Blackwell Deception

Blackwell Deception

Quality
86Popularity
22Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 7 days
−77% $2.30
Buy Now
VS
Unavowed

Unavowed

Quality
92Popularity
27Value
98
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−91% $1.34
Buy Now

Winner

Unavowed wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

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4
Blackwell Deception
4 of 14 metrics
Unavowed
10 of 14 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.30 -
$1.34 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.85 Wins
$4.49 -
Best Current Discount
-77% -
-91% Wins
Sales Frequency
67 price changes Wins
63 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
73/100 -
87/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
96.3% positive Wins
95.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
510 -
2.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
491 -
2.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
19 Wins
105 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
7 Wins
Steam Recommendations
510 -
2.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
18 -
56 Wins
Supported Languages
1 language
1 language
Release Date
Jan 2012 -
Aug 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBlackwell Deception

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

Worth ItUnavowed

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Blackwell Deception
Unavowed

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

Blackwell Deception

Blackwell Deception

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −77% $2.30Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +20% $2.76View
Steam
Steam$9.99View
Unavowed

Unavowed

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −91% $1.34Buy Now
Steam
Steam$14.99View

Blackwell Deception

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

96% positive (510 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
510 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.30 — very accessible price
77% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.85 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-50% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Unavowed

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

95% positive (2,297 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 87/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,297 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.34 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Player count surging +50%
9 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsBlackwell DeceptionUnavowed
Release Date
January 13, 2012
August 8, 2018
Developers
Wadjet Eye Games
Wadjet Eye Games
Publishers
Wadjet Eye Games
Wadjet Eye Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
18
56

Blackwell Deception

No PC requirements data available

Unavowed

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP or higher
  • Processor: Pentium or higher
  • Memory: 64 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 640x360, 32-bit colour: 700 Mhz system minimum
  • DirectX: Version 5.2
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: All DirectX-compatible sound cards
Which is better: Blackwell Deception or Unavowed?

Unavowed won the comparison against Blackwell Deception 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 Blackwell Deception worth buying over Unavowed?

Based on the metrics, Unavowed 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. Unavowed currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 06:58 AM UTC

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