Choose Epithet
Choose Epithet if you want an Indie game with Gamepad Recommended and HDR available.
Epithet vs Blacklode
Epithet and Blacklode both land in RPG 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 RPG games on Steam. Both support cooperative play. 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 Blacklode
Choose Blacklode if you want an Action, Adventure, and Early Access game with Online PvP, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options.
Both Epithet and Blacklode sit in RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and PvP, 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
 Epithet |  Blacklode | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | — |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Machined Dreams | Andrew Xu |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Both support cooperative play.
Epithet vs Blacklode — FAQ
- Are Epithet and Blacklode similar?
- They overlap on RPG 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.
- Do both Epithet and Blacklode have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Epithet ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Blacklode ships Online Co-op, Co-op.