Choose EDGE
Choose EDGE if it matches what drew you to this matchup. EDGE launched in 2011.
EDGE vs Black Hole Hazard
EDGE and Black Hole Hazard 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. EDGE (2011) is 5 years older than Black Hole Hazard (2016). EDGE scores higher on Steam reviews (91.8% positive) than Black Hole Hazard (75% 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 Hole Hazard
Choose Black Hole Hazard if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Black Hole Hazard launched in 2016.
Both EDGE and Black Hole Hazard 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
 EDGE |  Black Hole Hazard | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.8% positive (889 reviews) | 75% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Two Tribes | Superthumb |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- EDGE (2011) is 5 years older than Black Hole Hazard (2016).
- EDGE scores higher on Steam reviews (91.8% positive) than Black Hole Hazard (75% positive).
- Black Hole Hazard is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than EDGE (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- EDGE is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Black Hole Hazard has no Deck rating yet.
EDGE vs Black Hole Hazard — FAQ
- Should I play EDGE or Black Hole Hazard first?
- If you want chronology, EDGE (2011) came out before Black Hole Hazard (2016). 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 EDGE and Black Hole Hazard 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 EDGE run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — EDGE is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Black Hole Hazard doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.