Choose BLACKHOLE
Choose BLACKHOLE if you want an Adventure experience. BLACKHOLE launched in 2015.
BLACKHOLE vs Ctrl CV
BLACKHOLE and Ctrl CV both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. BLACKHOLE (2015) is 3 years older than Ctrl CV (2018). Ctrl CV is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than BLACKHOLE (0.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Ctrl CV
Choose Ctrl CV if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ctrl CV launched in 2018.
Both BLACKHOLE and Ctrl CV sit in Action and Indie 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 |  Ctrl CV | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.1% positive (197 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | FiolaSoft Studio | ZPink |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- BLACKHOLE (2015) is 3 years older than Ctrl CV (2018).
- Ctrl CV is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than BLACKHOLE (0.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- BLACKHOLE is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Ctrl CV has no Deck rating yet.
BLACKHOLE vs Ctrl CV — FAQ
- Should I play BLACKHOLE or Ctrl CV first?
- If you want chronology, BLACKHOLE (2015) came out before Ctrl CV (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 BLACKHOLE and Ctrl CV similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 BLACKHOLE run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — BLACKHOLE is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Ctrl CV doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.