Comparison

Blackwell 4 vs Goetz

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Blackwell 4

Investigate a series of mysterious deaths linked to street psychics. Partner with a wayward spirit guide to uncover the truth behind a shadowy underground world, from gritty nightclubs to luxurious yachts. This is the fourth installment in a captivating adventure series.

Highlights
  • Investigate mysterious deaths
  • Solve puzzles
  • Interact with spirits
  • Explore diverse locations
  • Engaging storyline
  • Character-driven narrative
Features
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Street psychics. Their blinking neon signs are everywhere, promising love and wealth and happiness. They make a fortune preying on the gullible and milking them dry. So when these victims begin dying and leaving confused spirits behind, it can only take a genuine psychic (and her wayward spirit guide) to clean up the mess. From seedy downtown nightclubs to penthouse apartments to a luxury yacht on the Hudson River, Rosa and Joey will unearth the truth about the underground world of street psychics - including some secrets that Joey would rather be left buried. This is the fourth in the series begun by "Blackwell 1: Legacy," "Blackwell 2: Unbound," and "Blackwell 3: Convergence" (all available now). The story is concluded in "Blackwell 5: Epiphany" (coming soon). Rock Paper Shotgun - "The Blackwell Deception is hands-down [Wadjet Eye's] best adventure yet, and one of my favourites in a very long time." Adventure Gamers - "Perhaps the best game in the series to date, Blackwell Deception is an enjoyable retro title and a well-rounded effort that’s easy to get into and hard to put down." [3.5/5] Alternative Magazine Online - "The Blackwell Deception is a welcome addition to one of the most enjoyable adventure game series ever made." [9/10] Jay is games - "Packed full of mystery, character, charm and suspense, it's a delight from start to finish."

About

Goetz

Engage in a challenging narrative puzzle adventure set in 15th century medieval Europe. Plan unit choreography to defeat enemies and uncover a captivating story through illustrated, voiced narrative pieces. Enjoy approximately 8 hours of unique content.

Highlights
  • Strategic unit choreography
  • Rewarding narrative pieces
  • Fully voiced by 12+ artists
  • 15th century medieval Europe setting
  • Detailed world map exploration
  • Approximately 8 hours of content
Features
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A Tough Nut to Crack Goetz is a challenging game. But if you have a soft spot for planning ahead and making your units help each other to create a choreography that will bring the enemies to their knees, Goetz is for you. Every Picture Tells a Story Each solved mission is accompanied by a rewarding narrative piece, lovingly illustrated and fully voiced by a cast of over 12 voice-over artists. These not only seamlessly tie into the gameplay, but will draw you into a captivating story of friendship and intrigue that never takes itself too seriously. A Thing of the Past A faithful rendering of a 15th century medieval Europe awaits you. Step by step uncover the detailed world map from clandestine woods to icy mountains, delve into the original music and unlock bonus missions off the beaten path. Only Time will Tell Goetz is not a casual experience. It is designed to accompany you on long train rides or give you a good time on a rainy evening. Let yourself sink into the puzzles and you will be rewarded with beautiful solutions and round about 8 hours of unique content.

Screenshots

Blackwell 44 screens
Goetz4 screens

Verdict

The call

Blackwell 4 and Goetz both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Blackwell 4's written reviews are positive against 60% of Goetz's. Blackwell 4 also leads on ratings volume (66 vs 2). Goetz's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 120 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Blackwell 4 costs $3.99 and Goetz $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Blackwell 4 against 5.0 for Goetz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackwell 4 has 66 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Blackwell 4's written reviews are positive against 60% of Goetz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blackwell 4 ships an update every 120 months, Goetz fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blackwell 4 versus Goetz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackwell 4Goetz
Price$3.99$3.99
Rating5.0 (66 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings66 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 120 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size618 MB650 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperWadjet Eye Games LLCSleepy Seed

Customer experience

Blackwell 4

All ratings66 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Goetz

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Blackwell 4

No in-app purchases

None

Goetz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blackwell 4 free?
Blackwell 4 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Goetz free?
Goetz costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blackwell 4 or Goetz?
Goetz is rated higher. Blackwell 4 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Goetz averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Blackwell 4 or Goetz have ads?
Neither Blackwell 4 nor Goetz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blackwell 4 or Goetz?
Blackwell 4 ships an update every 120 months, and Goetz fortnightly. Most recently, Blackwell 4 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Goetz on October 3, 2026.

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