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Black Mirror I vs Goetia

Black Mirror I and Goetia both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Black Mirror I (2014) is 2 years older than Goetia (2016). Black Mirror I scores higher on Steam reviews (78.7% positive) than Goetia (77.7% 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 Black Mirror I

Choose Black Mirror I if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Black Mirror I launched in 2014.

Choose Goetia

Choose Goetia if you want an Indie experience. Goetia launched in 2016.

Both Black Mirror I and Goetia sit in Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (78.7% vs 77.7% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.

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Black Mirror I vs Goetia — Steam metadata comparison
Black Mirror I — Steam game coverBlack Mirror IGoetia — Steam game coverGoetia
Released20142016
GenresAdventureIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews78.7% positive (431 reviews)77.7% positive (350 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersFuture Games, Unknown IdentitySushee

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Black Mirror I vs Goetia — FAQ

Which is better, Black Mirror I or Goetia?
On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Black Mirror I sits at 78.7% positive (431 reviews), Goetia at 77.7% (350). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
Should I play Black Mirror I or Goetia first?
If you want chronology, Black Mirror I (2014) came out before Goetia (2016). 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 Mirror I and Goetia similar?
They overlap on 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 Black Mirror I run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Black Mirror I is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Goetia doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Black Mirror I vs Goetia — Verdict (2026) · imho.run