Choose Black Future '88
Choose Black Future '88 if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Black Future '88 launched in 2019.
Black Future '88 vs Gunbrella
Black Future '88 and Gunbrella both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Black Future '88 (2019) is 4 years older than Gunbrella (2023). Gunbrella scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% 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 Gunbrella
Choose Gunbrella if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85.1% positive across 525 reviews.
Both Black Future '88 and Gunbrella sit in Action 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
 Black Future '88 |  Gunbrella | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.9% positive (206 reviews) | 85.1% positive (525 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | SUPERSCARYSNAKES | doinksoft |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Black Future '88 (2019) is 4 years older than Gunbrella (2023).
- Gunbrella scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than Black Future '88 (70.9% positive).
- Gunbrella is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Black Future '88 (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Black Future '88 has co-op; Gunbrella does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Black Future '88 vs Gunbrella — FAQ
- Which is better, Black Future '88 or Gunbrella?
- On Steam reviews Gunbrella scores higher (85.1% positive) than Black Future '88 (70.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Gunbrella 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 Gunbrella first?
- If you want chronology, Black Future '88 (2019) came out before Gunbrella (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 Gunbrella similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Gunbrella have multiplayer like Black Future '88?
- No. Black Future '88 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Gunbrella is listed as single-player only.
- Do Black Future '88 and Gunbrella both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.