Choose BLACKHOLE
Choose BLACKHOLE if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. BLACKHOLE launched in 2015.
BLACKHOLE vs Headlander
BLACKHOLE and Headlander both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. BLACKHOLE (2015) is 1 year older than Headlander (2016). Headlander scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than BLACKHOLE (73.1% 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 Headlander
Choose Headlander if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.3% positive across 468 reviews.
Both BLACKHOLE and Headlander sit in Action 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
 BLACKHOLE |  Headlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.1% positive (197 reviews) | 89.3% positive (468 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | FiolaSoft Studio | Double Fine Productions |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- BLACKHOLE (2015) is 1 year older than Headlander (2016).
- Headlander scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than BLACKHOLE (73.1% positive).
- BLACKHOLE is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Headlander (8.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: BLACKHOLE is Deck Playable, Headlander is Deck Verified.
BLACKHOLE vs Headlander — FAQ
- Which is better, BLACKHOLE or Headlander?
- On Steam reviews Headlander scores higher (89.3% positive) than BLACKHOLE (73.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Headlander is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play BLACKHOLE or Headlander first?
- If you want chronology, BLACKHOLE (2015) came out before Headlander (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 BLACKHOLE and Headlander similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.