Choose 1997
Choose 1997 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1997 launched in 2023.
1997 vs Blacklist Mafia
1997 and Blacklist Mafia 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. 1997 (2023) is 1 year older than Blacklist Mafia (2024). 1997 scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Blacklist Mafia (96% 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 Blacklist Mafia
Choose Blacklist Mafia if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Blacklist Mafia launched in 2024.
Both 1997 and Blacklist Mafia 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
 1997 |  Blacklist Mafia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (10 reviews) | 96% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hit'n'Run Digital Studio, RUZURA Interactive | VICTORIA Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- 1997 (2023) is 1 year older than Blacklist Mafia (2024).
- 1997 scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Blacklist Mafia (96% positive).
- Blacklist Mafia is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than 1997 (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
1997 vs Blacklist Mafia — FAQ
- Should I play 1997 or Blacklist Mafia first?
- If you want chronology, 1997 (2023) came out before Blacklist Mafia (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 1997 and Blacklist Mafia 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.