Choose Blacktop Hoops
Choose Blacktop Hoops if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Casual experience. Blacktop Hoops launched in 2024.
Blacktop Hoops vs Nock
Blacktop Hoops and Nock both land in Action, Sports 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 Action, Sports on Steam. Nock (2023) is 1 year older than Blacktop Hoops (2024). Nock scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Blacktop Hoops (78.6% 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 Nock
Choose Nock if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nock launched in 2023.
Both Blacktop Hoops and Nock sit in Action and Sports on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Blacktop Hoops |  Nock | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Sports |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) | 92.3% positive (39 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Vinci Games | Normal |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports on Steam.
- Nock (2023) is 1 year older than Blacktop Hoops (2024).
- Nock scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Blacktop Hoops (78.6% positive).
- Nock is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Blacktop Hoops (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Nock is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Blacktop Hoops has no Deck rating yet.
Blacktop Hoops vs Nock — FAQ
- Should I play Blacktop Hoops or Nock first?
- If you want chronology, Nock (2023) came out before Blacktop Hoops (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 Blacktop Hoops and Nock similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports 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.
- Do both Blacktop Hoops and Nock have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Blacktop Hoops ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Nock ships Online Co-op, Co-op.