Choose BLACK SOULS
Choose BLACK SOULS if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.4% positive across 1,427 reviews.
BLACK SOULS vs DEATH PENALTY
BLACK SOULS and DEATH PENALTY both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. BLACK SOULS (2025) is 1 year older than DEATH PENALTY (2026). BLACK SOULS scores higher on Steam reviews (92.4% positive) than DEATH PENALTY (81% 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 DEATH PENALTY
Choose DEATH PENALTY if you want the DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support side of the pairing. DEATH PENALTY launched in 2026.
Both BLACK SOULS and DEATH PENALTY sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 BLACK SOULS |  DEATH PENALTY | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.4% positive (1,427 reviews) | 81% positive (116 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Eeny, meeny, miny, moe? | HACKJOB |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- BLACK SOULS (2025) is 1 year older than DEATH PENALTY (2026).
- BLACK SOULS scores higher on Steam reviews (92.4% positive) than DEATH PENALTY (81% positive).
- DEATH PENALTY is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than BLACK SOULS (11.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- BLACK SOULS is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; DEATH PENALTY has no Deck rating yet.
BLACK SOULS vs DEATH PENALTY — FAQ
- Which is better, BLACK SOULS or DEATH PENALTY?
- On Steam reviews BLACK SOULS scores higher (92.4% positive) than DEATH PENALTY (81% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, BLACK SOULS is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play BLACK SOULS or DEATH PENALTY first?
- If you want chronology, BLACK SOULS (2025) came out before DEATH PENALTY (2026). 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 SOULS and DEATH PENALTY similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
- Does BLACK SOULS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — BLACK SOULS is rated Deck Verified by Valve. DEATH PENALTY doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.