Choose SpellPunk VR
Choose SpellPunk VR if you want a Strategy, Adventure, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. SpellPunk VR launched in 2020.
SpellPunk VR vs Blacktop Hoops
SpellPunk VR and Blacktop Hoops both land in Action, Sports, 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, Sports, Indie on Steam. SpellPunk VR (2020) is 4 years older than Blacktop Hoops (2024). Blacktop Hoops scores higher on Steam reviews (78.6% positive) than SpellPunk VR (72.2% positive). 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 Blacktop Hoops
Choose Blacktop Hoops if you want a Simulation game with Online Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Blacktop Hoops launched in 2024.
Both SpellPunk VR and Blacktop Hoops sit in Action, Sports, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 SpellPunk VR |  Blacktop Hoops | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.2% positive (18 reviews) | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Incineration Productions | Vinci Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Indie on Steam.
- SpellPunk VR (2020) is 4 years older than Blacktop Hoops (2024).
- Blacktop Hoops scores higher on Steam reviews (78.6% positive) than SpellPunk VR (72.2% positive).
- SpellPunk VR is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Blacktop Hoops (10.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Blacktop Hoops has co-op; SpellPunk VR does not.
SpellPunk VR vs Blacktop Hoops — FAQ
- Should I play SpellPunk VR or Blacktop Hoops first?
- If you want chronology, SpellPunk VR (2020) came out before Blacktop Hoops (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 SpellPunk VR and Blacktop Hoops similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, 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.