Kathy Rain vs The Blackwell Legacy
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Kathy Rain wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Kathy Rain is $0.85 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Kathy Rain | The Blackwell Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 67 | 63 |
| Quality | 87 | 85 |
| Value | 77 | 68 |
| Popularity | 27 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.53 | $2.38 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.6% positive | 89.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Kathy Rain | The Blackwell Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 5, 2016 | January 13, 2012 |
| Developers | Clifftop Games | Wadjet Eye Games |
| Publishers | Raw Fury | Wadjet Eye Games |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 or higher | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Kathy Rain or The Blackwell Legacy?
Kathy Rain 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 Kathy Rain worth buying over The Blackwell Legacy?
Based on the metrics, Kathy Rain 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. Kathy Rain currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC