Choose BLACKHOLE
Choose BLACKHOLE if it matches what drew you to this matchup. BLACKHOLE launched in 2015.
BLACKHOLE vs Clockwork
BLACKHOLE and Clockwork 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. BLACKHOLE (2015) is 1 year older than Clockwork (2016). BLACKHOLE scores higher on Steam reviews (73.1% positive) than Clockwork (62.5% 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 Clockwork
Choose Clockwork if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Clockwork launched in 2016.
Both BLACKHOLE and Clockwork 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 |  Clockwork | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.1% positive (197 reviews) | 62.5% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | FiolaSoft Studio | Gamesoft |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- BLACKHOLE (2015) is 1 year older than Clockwork (2016).
- BLACKHOLE scores higher on Steam reviews (73.1% positive) than Clockwork (62.5% positive).
- Clockwork is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than BLACKHOLE (2.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- BLACKHOLE is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Clockwork has no Deck rating yet.
BLACKHOLE vs Clockwork — FAQ
- Should I play BLACKHOLE or Clockwork first?
- If you want chronology, BLACKHOLE (2015) came out before Clockwork (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 Clockwork 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.
- Does BLACKHOLE run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — BLACKHOLE is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Clockwork doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.