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A Lone Piece vs Black Pieces Move First

A Lone Piece and Black Pieces Move First both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. A Lone Piece (2023) is 2 years older than Black Pieces Move First (2025). A Lone Piece is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Black Pieces Move First (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 A Lone Piece

Choose A Lone Piece if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. A Lone Piece launched in 2023.

Choose Black Pieces Move First

Choose Black Pieces Move First if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Black Pieces Move First launched in 2025.

Both A Lone Piece and Black Pieces Move First sit in Strategy 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

A Lone Piece vs Black Pieces Move First — Steam metadata comparison
A Lone Piece — Steam game coverA Lone PieceBlack Pieces Move First — Steam game coverBlack Pieces Move First
Released20232025
GenresStrategy, IndieStrategy
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD6.99 USD
Steam reviews3 reviews6 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMarko HaajaEnchant Games

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A Lone Piece vs Black Pieces Move First — FAQ

Should I play A Lone Piece or Black Pieces Move First first?
If you want chronology, A Lone Piece (2023) came out before Black Pieces Move First (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 A Lone Piece and Black Pieces Move First similar?
They overlap on Strategy 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.
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