Choose Wizard of Legend
Choose Wizard of Legend if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 7,279 Steam reviews back the pick.
Wizard of Legend vs Black Paradox
Wizard of Legend and Black Paradox 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. Wizard of Legend (2018) is 1 year older than Black Paradox (2019). Wizard of Legend scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Black Paradox (69.6% 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 Paradox
Choose Black Paradox if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Black Paradox launched in 2019.
Both Wizard of Legend and Black Paradox sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Wizard of Legend |  Black Paradox | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (7,279 reviews) | 69.6% positive (56 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Contingent99 | Highwalls |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Wizard of Legend (2018) is 1 year older than Black Paradox (2019).
- Wizard of Legend scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Black Paradox (69.6% positive).
- Black Paradox is currently ~6% cheaper on Steam than Wizard of Legend (14.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Wizard of Legend is Deck Verified, Black Paradox is Deck Playable.
Wizard of Legend vs Black Paradox — FAQ
- Should I play Wizard of Legend or Black Paradox first?
- If you want chronology, Wizard of Legend (2018) came out before Black Paradox (2019). 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 Wizard of Legend and Black Paradox 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.
- Do both Wizard of Legend and Black Paradox have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Wizard of Legend ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Black Paradox ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.