Choose BloodNet
Choose BloodNet if it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. BloodNet launched in 2014.
BloodNet vs System Shock
BloodNet and System Shock both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. BloodNet (2014) is 9 years older than System Shock (2023). System Shock scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than BloodNet (59.3% 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 System Shock
Choose System Shock if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 7,516 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both BloodNet and System Shock sit in 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
 BloodNet |  System Shock | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Genres | Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 59.3% positive (27 reviews) | 90.9% positive (7,516 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MicroProse Software, Inc | Nightdive Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- BloodNet (2014) is 9 years older than System Shock (2023).
- System Shock scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than BloodNet (59.3% positive).
- BloodNet is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than System Shock (6.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- System Shock is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; BloodNet has no Deck rating yet.
BloodNet vs System Shock — FAQ
- Should I play BloodNet or System Shock first?
- If you want chronology, BloodNet (2014) came out before System Shock (2023). 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 BloodNet and System Shock similar?
- They overlap on 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.