Choose Black Closet
Choose Black Closet if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Simulation experience. Black Closet launched in 2015.
Black Closet vs Graven
Black Closet and Graven both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Black Closet (2015) is 11 years older than Graven (2026). 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 Graven
Choose Graven if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Graven launched in 2026.
Both Black Closet and Graven sit in 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 Closet |  Graven | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 90.5% positive (220 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hanako Games | Basalt Games |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Black Closet (2015) is 11 years older than Graven (2026).
Black Closet vs Graven — FAQ
- Should I play Black Closet or Graven first?
- If you want chronology, Black Closet (2015) came out before Graven (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 Closet and Graven similar?
- They overlap on 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.