Choose YIIK: A Postmodern RPG
Choose YIIK: A Postmodern RPG if it matches what drew you to this matchup. YIIK: A Postmodern RPG launched in 2019.
YIIK: A Postmodern RPG vs BLACK SOULS
YIIK: A Postmodern RPG and BLACK SOULS both land in Indie, 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, RPG on Steam. YIIK: A Postmodern RPG (2019) is 6 years older than BLACK SOULS (2025). BLACK SOULS scores higher on Steam reviews (92.4% positive) than YIIK: A Postmodern RPG (79.7% 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 SOULS
Choose BLACK SOULS if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.4% positive across 1,427 reviews.
Both YIIK: A Postmodern RPG and BLACK SOULS sit in Indie 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
 YIIK: A Postmodern RPG |  BLACK SOULS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 11.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.7% positive (929 reviews) | 92.4% positive (1,427 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ackk Studios | Eeny, meeny, miny, moe? |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- YIIK: A Postmodern RPG (2019) is 6 years older than BLACK SOULS (2025).
- BLACK SOULS scores higher on Steam reviews (92.4% positive) than YIIK: A Postmodern RPG (79.7% positive).
- BLACK SOULS is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than YIIK: A Postmodern RPG (11.19 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: YIIK: A Postmodern RPG is Deck Playable, BLACK SOULS is Deck Verified.
YIIK: A Postmodern RPG vs BLACK SOULS — FAQ
- Which is better, YIIK: A Postmodern RPG or BLACK SOULS?
- On Steam reviews BLACK SOULS scores higher (92.4% positive) than YIIK: A Postmodern RPG (79.7% 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 YIIK: A Postmodern RPG or BLACK SOULS first?
- If you want chronology, YIIK: A Postmodern RPG (2019) came out before BLACK SOULS (2025). 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 YIIK: A Postmodern RPG and BLACK SOULS similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.