Choose Black Equation
Choose Black Equation if you want an Indie and Casual game with Color Alternatives, Stereo Sound, and Save Anytime. Black Equation launched in 2025.
Black Equation vs Novis
Black Equation and Novis 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. Black Equation (2025) is 2 years older than Novis (2027). 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 Novis
Choose Novis if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Keyboard Only Option, and Touch Only Option side of the pairing. Novis launched in 2027.
Both Black Equation and Novis sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Black Equation |  Novis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2027 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Riven Elow | Umbra Team |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Black Equation (2025) is 2 years older than Novis (2027).
Black Equation vs Novis — FAQ
- Should I play Black Equation or Novis first?
- If you want chronology, Black Equation (2025) came out before Novis (2027). 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 Black Equation and Novis 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.