Choose Blackshift
Choose Blackshift if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Blackshift launched in 2020.
Blackshift vs Gooper
Blackshift and Gooper both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Blackshift (2020) is 4 years older than Gooper (2024). Gooper is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Blackshift (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Gooper
Choose Gooper if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gooper launched in 2024.
Both Blackshift and Gooper sit in Indie 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
 Blackshift |  Gooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (20 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Robin Allen | CactusJock |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Blackshift (2020) is 4 years older than Gooper (2024).
- Gooper is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Blackshift (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Blackshift vs Gooper — FAQ
- Should I play Blackshift or Gooper first?
- If you want chronology, Blackshift (2020) came out before Gooper (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 Blackshift and Gooper similar?
- They overlap on 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.