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The Blackwell LegacyVSThe Totemist

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

The Blackwell Legacy

The Blackwell Legacy

Quality
85Popularity
50Value
83
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 80 days
−70% $1.49
Buy Now
VS
The Totemist

The Totemist

Quality
Popularity
Value
Scores are estimated for unreleased games

Winner

The Blackwell Legacy wins 12 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.

12
The Blackwell Legacy
12 of 14 metrics
The Totemist
2 of 14 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.49 Wins
N/A -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.55 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-70% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
26 price changes Wins
0 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
89.5% positive Wins
N/A -
Total Steam Reviews
1.3K Wins
0 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.2K Wins
0 -
Negative Steam Reviews
140 -
0 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
1.3K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
8 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
1 languages
1 languages
Release Date
Jan 2012 -
Nov 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItThe Blackwell Legacy

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:
The Blackwell Legacy
The Totemist

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
Steam
Steam −70% $1.49Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +66% $2.47View
GamersGate
GamersGate +232% $4.95View
The Totemist

The Totemist

No deals available

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

The Blackwell Legacy

Quality

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

90% positive (1,334 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,334 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.49 — very accessible price
70% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Player count surging +100%
2 concurrent players — niche audience

The Totemist

No data available

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe Blackwell LegacyThe Totemist
Release Date
January 13, 2012
November 12, 2026
Developers
Wadjet Eye Games
ShutinStudio
Publishers
Wadjet Eye Games
ShutinStudio
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
8

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Blackwell Legacy or The Totemist?

The Blackwell Legacy won the comparison against The Totemist 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 The Blackwell Legacy worth buying over The Totemist?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 28, 2026, 10:57 AM UTC

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