Choose Black Future '88
Choose Black Future '88 if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Black Future '88 launched in 2019.
Black Future '88 vs 30XX
Black Future '88 and 30XX both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Black Future '88 (2019) is 4 years older than 30XX (2023). 30XX scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Black Future '88 (70.9% 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 30XX
Choose 30XX if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards and Online Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.5% positive across 1,750 reviews.
Both Black Future '88 and 30XX sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Black Future '88 |  30XX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.9% positive (206 reviews) | 91.5% positive (1,750 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | SUPERSCARYSNAKES | Batterystaple Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Black Future '88 (2019) is 4 years older than 30XX (2023).
- 30XX scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Black Future '88 (70.9% positive).
- 30XX is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Black Future '88 (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Black Future '88 is Deck Verified, 30XX is Deck Playable.
Black Future '88 vs 30XX — FAQ
- Which is better, Black Future '88 or 30XX?
- On Steam reviews 30XX scores higher (91.5% positive) than Black Future '88 (70.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, 30XX is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Black Future '88 or 30XX first?
- If you want chronology, Black Future '88 (2019) came out before 30XX (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 Black Future '88 and 30XX similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Black Future '88 and 30XX have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Black Future '88 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; 30XX ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.