Choose Resident Evil 4
Choose Resident Evil 4 if you want the HDR available side of the pairing. 64,552 Steam reviews back the pick.
Resident Evil 4 vs The Black Ice
Resident Evil 4 and The Black Ice both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. Resident Evil 4 (2023) is 2 years older than The Black Ice (2025). Resident Evil 4 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than The Black Ice (75% 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 Ice
Choose The Black Ice if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Black Ice launched in 2025.
Both Resident Evil 4 and The Black Ice sit in Action 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
 Resident Evil 4 |  The Black Ice | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 11.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.5% positive (64,552 reviews) | 75% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. | Antelus Games, RedCrab Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Resident Evil 4 (2023) is 2 years older than The Black Ice (2025).
- Resident Evil 4 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than The Black Ice (75% positive).
- The Black Ice is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Resident Evil 4 (11.24 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Resident Evil 4 vs The Black Ice — FAQ
- Should I play Resident Evil 4 or The Black Ice first?
- If you want chronology, Resident Evil 4 (2023) came out before The Black Ice (2025). 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 Resident Evil 4 and The Black Ice similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do Resident Evil 4 and The Black Ice both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.