Choose Spelp
Choose Spelp if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Spelp launched in 2023.
Spelp vs Black Hole Survivor
Spelp and Black Hole Survivor both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Spelp (2023) is 1 year older than Black Hole Survivor (2024). Black Hole Survivor is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Spelp (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Black Hole Survivor
Choose Black Hole Survivor if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Black Hole Survivor launched in 2024.
Both Spelp and Black Hole Survivor sit in Action and Indie 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
 Spelp |  Black Hole Survivor | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (45 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Yawee | Studio Trike |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Spelp (2023) is 1 year older than Black Hole Survivor (2024).
- Black Hole Survivor is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Spelp (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Spelp is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Black Hole Survivor has no Deck rating yet.
Spelp vs Black Hole Survivor — FAQ
- Should I play Spelp or Black Hole Survivor first?
- If you want chronology, Spelp (2023) came out before Black Hole Survivor (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 Spelp and Black Hole Survivor similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Does Spelp run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Spelp is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Black Hole Survivor doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.