Choose BlackChain
Choose BlackChain if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. BlackChain launched in 2021.
BlackChain vs Endeavor: Rite of Passage
BlackChain and Endeavor: Rite of Passage both land in 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. BlackChain (2021) is 4 years older than Endeavor: Rite of Passage (2025). Endeavor: Rite of Passage scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than BlackChain (87% 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 Endeavor: Rite of Passage
Choose Endeavor: Rite of Passage if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Endeavor: Rite of Passage launched in 2025.
Both BlackChain and Endeavor: Rite of Passage sit in 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
 BlackChain |  Endeavor: Rite of Passage | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (77 reviews) | 94.1% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Borington | Endeavor |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- BlackChain (2021) is 4 years older than Endeavor: Rite of Passage (2025).
- Endeavor: Rite of Passage scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than BlackChain (87% positive).
- BlackChain is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Endeavor: Rite of Passage (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
BlackChain vs Endeavor: Rite of Passage — FAQ
- Should I play BlackChain or Endeavor: Rite of Passage first?
- If you want chronology, BlackChain (2021) came out before Endeavor: Rite of Passage (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 BlackChain and Endeavor: Rite of Passage similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Endeavor: Rite of Passage have multiplayer like BlackChain?
- No. BlackChain supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Endeavor: Rite of Passage is listed as single-player only.