Choose Lempo
Choose Lempo if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lempo launched in 2023.
Lempo vs The Black Within
Lempo and The Black Within both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Lempo (2023) is 1 year older than The Black Within (2024). The Black Within scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Lempo (89.3% 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 it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Black Within launched in 2024.
Both Lempo and The Black Within sit in Indie and 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
 Lempo |  The Black Within | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.3% positive (56 reviews) | 94% positive (84 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | One Trick Entertainment | waleedzo |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Lempo (2023) is 1 year older than The Black Within (2024).
- The Black Within scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Lempo (89.3% positive).
- The Black Within is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Lempo (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Lempo is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Black Within has no Deck rating yet.
Lempo vs The Black Within — FAQ
- Should I play Lempo or The Black Within first?
- If you want chronology, Lempo (2023) 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 Lempo and The Black Within similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 Lempo run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Lempo is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Black Within doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.