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Blackwell EpiphanyVSThe Blackwell Legacy

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

Blackwell Epiphany

Blackwell Epiphany

Quality
77Popularity
24Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−80% $2.02
Buy Now
VS
The Blackwell Legacy

The Blackwell Legacy

Quality
85Popularity
25Value
68
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−51% $2.47
Buy Now

Winner

Blackwell Epiphany wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

9
Blackwell Epiphany
9 of 13 metrics
The Blackwell Legacy
4 of 13 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.02 Wins
$2.47 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.08 Wins
$2.55 -
Best Current Discount
-80% Wins
-51% -
Sales Frequency
34 price changes Wins
31 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
80/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
97.3% positive Wins
89.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
826 -
1.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
804 -
1.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
22 Wins
140 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
825 -
1.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
18 Wins
8 -
Supported Languages
1 languages
1 languages
Release Date
Apr 2014 Wins
Jan 2012 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBlackwell Epiphany

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

MaybeThe Blackwell Legacy

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Blackwell Epiphany
The Blackwell Legacy

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

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −80% $2.02Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +11% $2.25View
Steam
Steam +395% $9.99View
The Blackwell Legacy

The Blackwell Legacy

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −51% $2.47Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +100% $4.95View
Steam
Steam +102% $4.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Blackwell Epiphany

Quality

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

97% positive (826 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
826 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$2.02 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.88)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

The Blackwell Legacy

Quality

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

90% positive (1,336 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,336 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$2.47 — very accessible price
51% off — solid discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBlackwell EpiphanyThe Blackwell Legacy
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
8

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

The Blackwell Legacy

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Blackwell Epiphany or The Blackwell Legacy?

Blackwell Epiphany won the comparison against The Blackwell Legacy 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 The Blackwell Legacy?

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: Jul 21, 2026, 09:32 PM UTC

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