Choose Blackbeard the Cursed Jungle
Choose Blackbeard the Cursed Jungle if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Blackbeard the Cursed Jungle launched in 2019.
Blackbeard the Cursed Jungle vs Ninja Ken
Blackbeard the Cursed Jungle and Ninja Ken both land in Action, Strategy, Indie 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Blackbeard the Cursed Jungle (2019) is 2 years older than Ninja Ken (2021). Blackbeard the Cursed Jungle is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Ninja Ken (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Ninja Ken
Choose Ninja Ken if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ninja Ken launched in 2021.
Both Blackbeard the Cursed Jungle and Ninja Ken sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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
 Blackbeard the Cursed Jungle |  Ninja Ken | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Boogygames Studios | Boogygames Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Blackbeard the Cursed Jungle (2019) is 2 years older than Ninja Ken (2021).
- Blackbeard the Cursed Jungle is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Ninja Ken (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Blackbeard the Cursed Jungle vs Ninja Ken — FAQ
- Should I play Blackbeard the Cursed Jungle or Ninja Ken first?
- If you want chronology, Blackbeard the Cursed Jungle (2019) came out before Ninja Ken (2021). 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 Blackbeard the Cursed Jungle and Ninja Ken similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie 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.