Choose Fragmented Memories - Arc One
Choose Fragmented Memories - Arc One if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fragmented Memories - Arc One launched in 2022.
Fragmented Memories - Arc One vs The Black Within
Fragmented Memories - Arc One and The Black Within 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. Fragmented Memories - Arc One (2022) is 2 years older than The Black Within (2024). The Black Within scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Fragmented Memories - Arc One (81.3% 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 The Black Within
Choose The Black Within if you want an Indie experience. The Black Within launched in 2024.
Both Fragmented Memories - Arc One and The Black Within 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
 Fragmented Memories - Arc One |  The Black Within | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.3% positive (16 reviews) | 94% positive (84 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Platomenti | waleedzo |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Fragmented Memories - Arc One (2022) is 2 years older than The Black Within (2024).
- The Black Within scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Fragmented Memories - Arc One (81.3% positive).
- Fragmented Memories - Arc One is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than The Black Within (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Fragmented Memories - Arc One vs The Black Within — FAQ
- Should I play Fragmented Memories - Arc One or The Black Within first?
- If you want chronology, Fragmented Memories - Arc One (2022) came out before The Black Within (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 Fragmented Memories - Arc One and The Black Within 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.