Choose Settler's Odyssey
Choose Settler's Odyssey if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Settler's Odyssey launched in 2023.
Settler's Odyssey vs The Blackwood
Settler's Odyssey and The Blackwood both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Blackwood has co-op; Settler's Odyssey does not. 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 Blackwood
Choose The Blackwood if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend.
Both Settler's Odyssey and The Blackwood sit in Action, 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
 Settler's Odyssey |  The Blackwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | MACRO games | Moonlight Software |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Blackwood has co-op; Settler's Odyssey does not.
Settler's Odyssey vs The Blackwood — FAQ
- Are Settler's Odyssey and The Blackwood similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Settler's Odyssey have multiplayer like The Blackwood?
- No. The Blackwood supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Settler's Odyssey is listed as single-player only.