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SolarBlack vs cyVeRpunk

SolarBlack and cyVeRpunk 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. cyVeRpunk (2022) is 1 year older than SolarBlack (2023). cyVeRpunk is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than SolarBlack (6.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 SolarBlack

Choose SolarBlack if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards, HDR available, and Color Alternatives. SolarBlack launched in 2023.

Choose cyVeRpunk

Choose cyVeRpunk if it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. cyVeRpunk launched in 2022.

Both SolarBlack and cyVeRpunk sit in Action on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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

SolarBlack vs cyVeRpunk — Steam metadata comparison
SolarBlack — Steam game coverSolarBlackcyVeRpunk — Steam game covercyVeRpunk
Released20232022
GenresAction, IndieAction
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price19.99 USD6.99 USD
Steam reviews4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersNiel WidyEnricPewPew

Side by side

SolarBlack vs cyVeRpunk — FAQ

Should I play SolarBlack or cyVeRpunk first?
If you want chronology, cyVeRpunk (2022) came out before SolarBlack (2023). 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 SolarBlack and cyVeRpunk 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.
SolarBlack vs cyVeRpunk — Verdict (2026) · imho.run