Choose Black Cycle
Choose Black Cycle if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Black Cycle launched in 2022.
Black Cycle vs PROXIMATE
Black Cycle and PROXIMATE 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. Black Cycle (2022) is 2 years older than PROXIMATE (2024). Black Cycle is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than PROXIMATE (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 PROXIMATE
Choose PROXIMATE if it matches what drew you to this matchup. PROXIMATE launched in 2024.
Both Black Cycle and PROXIMATE 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
 Black Cycle |  PROXIMATE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 94% positive (849 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Katsuya Abe | Cain Maddox |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Black Cycle (2022) is 2 years older than PROXIMATE (2024).
- Black Cycle is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than PROXIMATE (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- PROXIMATE is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Black Cycle has no Deck rating yet.
Black Cycle vs PROXIMATE — FAQ
- Should I play Black Cycle or PROXIMATE first?
- If you want chronology, Black Cycle (2022) came out before PROXIMATE (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 Black Cycle and PROXIMATE 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.