Choose Black Future '88
Choose Black Future '88 if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Black Future '88 launched in 2019.
Black Future '88 vs Beku
Black Future '88 and Beku 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 3 years older than Beku (2022). Beku is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Black Future '88 (5.99 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 Beku
Choose Beku if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Beku launched in 2022.
Both Black Future '88 and Beku sit in Action and Adventure 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 |  Beku | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.9% positive (206 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | SUPERSCARYSNAKES | WiwiGameStudio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Black Future '88 (2019) is 3 years older than Beku (2022).
- Beku is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Black Future '88 (5.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Black Future '88 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Beku has no Deck rating yet.
Black Future '88 vs Beku — FAQ
- Should I play Black Future '88 or Beku first?
- If you want chronology, Black Future '88 (2019) came out before Beku (2022). 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 Beku 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.
- Do both Black Future '88 and Beku 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; Beku ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Black Future '88 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Black Future '88 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Beku doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.