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War Link - 2111 AD vs Blackstrike Protocol

War Link - 2111 AD and Blackstrike Protocol both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. War Link - 2111 AD (2024) is 2 years older than Blackstrike Protocol (2026). Blackstrike Protocol is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than War Link - 2111 AD (0.59 USD vs. 1.99 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 War Link - 2111 AD

Choose War Link - 2111 AD if you want an Adventure game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Only. War Link - 2111 AD launched in 2024.

Choose Blackstrike Protocol

Choose Blackstrike Protocol if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Blackstrike Protocol launched in 2026.

Both War Link - 2111 AD and Blackstrike Protocol sit in Action 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

War Link - 2111 AD vs Blackstrike Protocol — Steam metadata comparison
War Link - 2111 AD — Steam game coverWar Link - 2111 ADBlackstrike Protocol — Steam game coverBlackstrike Protocol
Released20242026
GenresAction, AdventureAction, Indie
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price1.99 USD0.59 USD
Steam reviews9 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSaturn VR, NipsApp Game StudiosCrazy Games

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War Link - 2111 AD vs Blackstrike Protocol — FAQ

Should I play War Link - 2111 AD or Blackstrike Protocol first?
If you want chronology, War Link - 2111 AD (2024) came out before Blackstrike Protocol (2026). 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 War Link - 2111 AD and Blackstrike Protocol similar?
They overlap on Action 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.