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Black Book vs 玉言·离光

Black Book and 玉言·离光 both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Black Book (2021) is 3 years older than 玉言·离光 (2024). 玉言·离光 is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than Black Book (0.69 USD vs. 24.99 USD). 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 Book

Choose Black Book if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,047 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose 玉言·离光

Choose 玉言·离光 if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 97% cheaper on the Steam Store. 玉言·离光 launched in 2024.

Both Black Book and 玉言·离光 sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, 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

Black Book vs 玉言·离光 — Steam metadata comparison
Black Book — Steam game coverBlack Book玉言·离光 — Steam game cover玉言·离光
Released20212024
GenresStrategy, Indie, Adventure, RPGStrategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price24.99 USD0.69 USD
Steam reviews89.3% positive (1,047 reviews)7 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMorteshkaDawnLight Workshop

Side by side

Black Book vs 玉言·离光 — FAQ

Should I play Black Book or 玉言·离光 first?
If you want chronology, Black Book (2021) came out before 玉言·离光 (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are Black Book and 玉言·离光 similar?
They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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 Book run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Black Book is rated Deck Playable by Valve. 玉言·离光 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Black Book vs 玉言·离光 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run