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The Blackwell LegacyVSThe Shivah

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

The Blackwell Legacy

The Blackwell Legacy

Quality
85Popularity
25Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-49% $2.52
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VS
The Shivah

The Shivah

Quality
66Popularity
23Value
96
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
Ends in≈5d
-80% $1.00
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Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

6
The Blackwell Legacy
6 of 12 metrics
The Shivah
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.52 -
$1.00 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.55 -
$1.03 Wins
Best Current Discount
-49% -
-80% Wins
Sales Frequency
17 price changes Wins
13 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
89.5% positive Wins
82.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.3K Wins
581 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.2K Wins
477 -
Negative Steam Reviews
140 -
104 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1
1
Steam Recommendations
1.3K Wins
578 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
8 -
10 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages
1 languages
Release Date
Jan 2012 -
Nov 2013 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeThe Blackwell Legacy

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

MaybeThe Shivah

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:
The Blackwell Legacy
The Shivah

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

The Blackwell Legacy

The Blackwell Legacy

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -49% $2.52Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +96% $4.95View
Steam
Steam +98% $4.99View
The Shivah

The Shivah

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -80% $1.00Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +395% $4.95View
Steam
Steam +399% $4.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

The Blackwell Legacy

Quality

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

89% positive (1,332 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,332 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$2.52 — very accessible price
49% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($2.18)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

The Shivah

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

82% positive (581 reviews) — mostly positive
581 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.00 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe Blackwell LegacyThe Shivah
Release Date
January 13, 2012
November 21, 2013
Developers
Wadjet Eye Games
Publishers
Wadjet Eye Games
Wadjet Eye Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
8
10

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Blackwell Legacy or The Shivah?

The Blackwell Legacy and The Shivah are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 The Blackwell Legacy worth buying over The Shivah?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. The Shivah currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:28 AM UTC

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