Choose Gryphon Knight Epic
Choose Gryphon Knight Epic if it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gryphon Knight Epic launched in 2015.
Gryphon Knight Epic vs BLACK BIRD
Gryphon Knight Epic and BLACK BIRD 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. Gryphon Knight Epic (2015) is 3 years older than BLACK BIRD (2018). BLACK BIRD scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Gryphon Knight Epic (84.6% 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 BLACK BIRD
Choose BLACK BIRD if it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. BLACK BIRD launched in 2018.
Both Gryphon Knight Epic and BLACK BIRD sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Gryphon Knight Epic |  BLACK BIRD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 18.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (39 reviews) | 96% positive (50 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cyber Rhino Studios | Onion Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Gryphon Knight Epic (2015) is 3 years older than BLACK BIRD (2018).
- BLACK BIRD scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Gryphon Knight Epic (84.6% positive).
- Gryphon Knight Epic is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than BLACK BIRD (9.99 USD vs. 18.99 USD).
- Gryphon Knight Epic is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; BLACK BIRD has no Deck rating yet.
Gryphon Knight Epic vs BLACK BIRD — FAQ
- Should I play Gryphon Knight Epic or BLACK BIRD first?
- If you want chronology, Gryphon Knight Epic (2015) came out before BLACK BIRD (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 Gryphon Knight Epic and BLACK BIRD 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 Gryphon Knight Epic run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Gryphon Knight Epic is rated Deck Playable by Valve. BLACK BIRD doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.