Choose Black Swan
Choose Black Swan if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Black Swan launched in 2016.
Black Swan vs Mushroom Cats 2
Black Swan and Mushroom Cats 2 both land in Adventure, 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. Black Swan (2016) is 4 years older than Mushroom Cats 2 (2020). Mushroom Cats 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (98.6% positive) than Black Swan (40% 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 Mushroom Cats 2
Choose Mushroom Cats 2 if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mushroom Cats 2 launched in 2020.
Both Black Swan and Mushroom Cats 2 sit in Adventure and Casual 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 Swan |  Mushroom Cats 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 40% positive (10 reviews) | 98.6% positive (290 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Space Monkey International | Anatoliy Loginovskikh |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Black Swan (2016) is 4 years older than Mushroom Cats 2 (2020).
- Mushroom Cats 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (98.6% positive) than Black Swan (40% positive).
- Mushroom Cats 2 is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Black Swan (0.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
Black Swan vs Mushroom Cats 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Black Swan or Mushroom Cats 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Black Swan (2016) came out before Mushroom Cats 2 (2020). 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 Swan and Mushroom Cats 2 similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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.