Back to browse

The Blackwell LegacyVSUnavowed

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

The Blackwell Legacy

The Blackwell Legacy

Quality
85Popularity
25Value
67
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−49% $2.52
Buy Now
VS
Unavowed

Unavowed

Quality
92Popularity
27Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−93% $1.09
Buy Now

Winner

Unavowed wins 13 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.

Grab It Now
1
The Blackwell Legacy
1 of 14 metrics
Unavowed
13 of 14 metrics
13

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.52 -
$1.09 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.55 Wins
$4.49 -
Best Current Discount
-49% -
-93% Wins
Sales Frequency
39 price changes -
59 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 -
87/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
89.3% positive -
95.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.3K -
2.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.2K -
2.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
143 -
105 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
3 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.3K -
2.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
8 -
56 Wins
Supported Languages
1 language
1 language
Release Date
Jan 2012 -
Aug 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeThe Blackwell Legacy

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

Worth ItUnavowed

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
Unavowed

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
Unavowed

Unavowed

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −93% $1.09Buy Now
Steam
Steam$14.99View

The Blackwell Legacy

Quality

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

89% positive (1,341 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,341 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

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +300%
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Unavowed

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

95% positive (2,303 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 87/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,303 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.09 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.87 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +200%
3 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsThe Blackwell LegacyUnavowed
Release Date
January 13, 2012
August 8, 2018
Developers
Wadjet Eye Games
Wadjet Eye Games
Publishers
Wadjet Eye Games
Wadjet Eye Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
8
56

The Blackwell Legacy

No PC requirements data available

Unavowed

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP or higher
  • Processor: Pentium or higher
  • Memory: 64 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 640x360, 32-bit colour: 700 Mhz system minimum
  • DirectX: Version 5.2
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: All DirectX-compatible sound cards
Which is better: The Blackwell Legacy or Unavowed?

Unavowed 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 The Blackwell Legacy worth buying over Unavowed?

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

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 05:15 PM UTC

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.