Choose Salthe
Choose Salthe if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Salthe launched in 2020.
Salthe vs Black Equation
Salthe and Black Equation both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Salthe (2020) is 5 years older than Black Equation (2025). Black Equation is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Salthe (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Equation
Choose Black Equation if you want an Indie and Casual game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Black Equation launched in 2025.
Both Salthe and Black Equation sit in 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
 Salthe |  Black Equation | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.9% positive (41 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Soiree | Riven Elow |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Salthe (2020) is 5 years older than Black Equation (2025).
- Black Equation is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Salthe (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Salthe is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Black Equation has no Deck rating yet.
Salthe vs Black Equation — FAQ
- Should I play Salthe or Black Equation first?
- If you want chronology, Salthe (2020) came out before Black Equation (2025). 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 Salthe and Black Equation similar?
- They overlap on 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 Salthe run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Salthe is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Black Equation doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.