Choose PositronX
Choose PositronX if it matches what drew you to this matchup. PositronX launched in 2020.
PositronX vs B.L.A.C.K. - 1
PositronX and B.L.A.C.K. - 1 both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. PositronX (2020) is 3 years older than B.L.A.C.K. - 1 (2023). B.L.A.C.K. - 1 is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than PositronX (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 B.L.A.C.K. - 1
Choose B.L.A.C.K. - 1 if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. B.L.A.C.K. - 1 launched in 2023.
Both PositronX and B.L.A.C.K. - 1 sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 PositronX |  B.L.A.C.K. - 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70% positive (40 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Scorpius Games | Scared Astronaut |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- PositronX (2020) is 3 years older than B.L.A.C.K. - 1 (2023).
- B.L.A.C.K. - 1 is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than PositronX (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
PositronX vs B.L.A.C.K. - 1 — FAQ
- Should I play PositronX or B.L.A.C.K. - 1 first?
- If you want chronology, PositronX (2020) came out before B.L.A.C.K. - 1 (2023). 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 PositronX and B.L.A.C.K. - 1 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.