Choose Odyssey of the Explorer
Choose Odyssey of the Explorer if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Odyssey of the Explorer launched in 2024.
Odyssey of the Explorer vs BlackLaceAssassins
Odyssey of the Explorer and BlackLaceAssassins both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Odyssey of the Explorer (2024) is 1 year older than BlackLaceAssassins (2025). Odyssey of the Explorer is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than BlackLaceAssassins (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 BlackLaceAssassins
Choose BlackLaceAssassins if you want an Indie experience. BlackLaceAssassins launched in 2025.
Both Odyssey of the Explorer and BlackLaceAssassins sit in Action 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
 Odyssey of the Explorer |  BlackLaceAssassins | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Audie Martin, Sandra Martin | VirtualDelightsPro |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Odyssey of the Explorer (2024) is 1 year older than BlackLaceAssassins (2025).
- Odyssey of the Explorer is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than BlackLaceAssassins (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Odyssey of the Explorer vs BlackLaceAssassins — FAQ
- Should I play Odyssey of the Explorer or BlackLaceAssassins first?
- If you want chronology, Odyssey of the Explorer (2024) came out before BlackLaceAssassins (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 Odyssey of the Explorer and BlackLaceAssassins similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.