Choose Cowbots and Aliens
Choose Cowbots and Aliens if you want an Adventure game with VR Supported. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cowbots and Aliens launched in 2023.
Cowbots and Aliens vs Blacktop Hoops
Cowbots and Aliens and Blacktop Hoops both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Cowbots and Aliens (2023) is 1 year older than Blacktop Hoops (2024). Cowbots and Aliens scores higher on Steam reviews (81% positive) than Blacktop Hoops (78.6% 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 Blacktop Hoops
Choose Blacktop Hoops if you want a Sports and Simulation game with VR Only. Blacktop Hoops launched in 2024.
Both Cowbots and Aliens and Blacktop Hoops sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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
 Cowbots and Aliens |  Blacktop Hoops | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81% positive (79 reviews) | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Wizard Games Inc, Chicken Waffle | Vinci Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Cowbots and Aliens (2023) is 1 year older than Blacktop Hoops (2024).
- Cowbots and Aliens scores higher on Steam reviews (81% positive) than Blacktop Hoops (78.6% positive).
- Cowbots and Aliens is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Blacktop Hoops (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Cowbots and Aliens vs Blacktop Hoops — FAQ
- Should I play Cowbots and Aliens or Blacktop Hoops first?
- If you want chronology, Cowbots and Aliens (2023) came out before Blacktop Hoops (2024). 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 Cowbots and Aliens and Blacktop Hoops similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 Cowbots and Aliens and Blacktop Hoops have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Cowbots and Aliens ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Blacktop Hoops ships Online Co-op, Co-op.