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Blackwell EpiphanyVSBlackwell Unbound

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

Blackwell Epiphany

Blackwell Epiphany

Quality
77Popularity
24Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-78% $2.15
Buy Now
VS
Blackwell Unbound

Blackwell Unbound

Quality
74Popularity
45Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-71% $1.46
Buy Now

Winner

Blackwell Epiphany wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

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

9
Blackwell Epiphany
9 of 12 metrics
Blackwell Unbound
3 of 12 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.15 -
$1.46 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.08 -
$1.46 Wins
Best Current Discount
-78% Wins
-71% -
Sales Frequency
18 price changes -
39 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
97.3% positive Wins
93.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
821 Wins
618 -
Positive Steam Reviews
799 Wins
579 -
Negative Steam Reviews
22 Wins
39 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
814 Wins
609 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
18 Wins
10 -
Supported Languages
1 languages
1 languages
Release Date
Apr 2014 Wins
Jan 2012 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBlackwell Epiphany

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

MaybeBlackwell Unbound

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:
Blackwell Epiphany
Blackwell Unbound

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 Epiphany

Blackwell Epiphany

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -78% $2.15Buy Now
Steam
Steam +365% $9.99View
Blackwell Unbound

Blackwell Unbound

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -71% $1.46Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +239% $4.95View
Steam
Steam +242% $4.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Blackwell Epiphany

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

97% positive (821 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
821 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.15 — very accessible price
78% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.88)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Blackwell Unbound

Quality

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

94% positive (618 reviews) — very positive reception
618 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.46 — very accessible price
71% off — solid discount
Historical low: $1.18 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBlackwell EpiphanyBlackwell Unbound
Release Date
April 24, 2014
January 13, 2012
Developers
Wadjet Eye Games
Wadjet Eye Games
Publishers
Wadjet Eye Games
Wadjet Eye Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
18
10

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Blackwell Epiphany

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows ME or higher
  • Processor: Pentium or higher
  • Memory: 64 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 640x400, 32-bit colour: 700 Mhz system minimum
  • DirectX: Version 5.2
  • Storage: 350 MB available space
  • Sound Card: All DirectX-compatible sound cards

Blackwell Unbound

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Blackwell Epiphany or Blackwell Unbound?

Blackwell Epiphany won the comparison against Blackwell Unbound 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 Epiphany worth buying over Blackwell Unbound?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 10:17 AM UTC

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