Choose OZARK
Choose OZARK if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. OZARK launched in 2026.
OZARK vs Black State
OZARK and Black State both land in Action, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure on Steam. OZARK has co-op; Black State does not. No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Black State
Choose Black State if you want the Steam Input API Support and HDR available side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment.
Both OZARK and Black State sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 OZARK |  Black State | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | ALTER-BOY | Motion Blur |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- OZARK has co-op; Black State does not.
OZARK vs Black State — FAQ
- Are OZARK and Black State similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Black State have multiplayer like OZARK?
- No. OZARK supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Black State is listed as single-player only.