Choose BLACKHOLE
Choose BLACKHOLE if it matches what drew you to this matchup. BLACKHOLE launched in 2015.
BLACKHOLE vs INK
BLACKHOLE and INK 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. Both released in 2015. INK scores higher on Steam reviews (86% 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 INK
Choose INK if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 86% positive across 470 reviews.
Both BLACKHOLE and INK 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
 BLACKHOLE |  INK | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.1% positive (197 reviews) | 86% positive (470 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | FiolaSoft Studio | ZackBellGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Both released in 2015.
- INK scores higher on Steam reviews (86% positive) than BLACKHOLE (73.1% positive).
- INK is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than BLACKHOLE (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: BLACKHOLE is Deck Playable, INK is Deck Verified.
BLACKHOLE vs INK — FAQ
- Which is better, BLACKHOLE or INK?
- On Steam reviews INK scores higher (86% positive) than BLACKHOLE (73.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, INK is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Are BLACKHOLE and INK 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.