Choose Black The Fall
Choose Black The Fall if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Black The Fall launched in 2017.
Black The Fall vs Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer
Black The Fall and Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer 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. Black The Fall (2017) is 1 year older than Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer (2018). Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than Black The Fall (78.1% 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 Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer
Choose Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer launched in 2018.
Both Black The Fall and Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer 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
 Black The Fall |  Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.1% positive (333 reviews) | 85.2% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sand Sailor Studio | Fishing Cactus |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Black The Fall (2017) is 1 year older than Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer (2018).
- Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than Black The Fall (78.1% positive).
- Black The Fall is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Black The Fall vs Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer — FAQ
- Should I play Black The Fall or Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer first?
- If you want chronology, Black The Fall (2017) came out before Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer (2018). 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 The Fall and Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer 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.