Awkward vs Higher or Black
Awkward and Higher or Black both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Casual on Steam. Awkward (2018) is 5 years older than Higher or Black (2023). Higher or Black is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Awkward (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Awkward |  Higher or Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.1% positive (56 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Snap Finger Click | Zashiko |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- Awkward (2018) is 5 years older than Higher or Black (2023).
- Higher or Black is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Awkward (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Awkward is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Higher or Black has no Deck rating yet.
Awkward vs Higher or Black — FAQ
- Should I play Awkward or Higher or Black first?
- If you want chronology, Awkward (2018) came out before Higher or Black (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 Awkward and Higher or Black similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Do both Awkward and Higher or Black have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Awkward ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Higher or Black ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Awkward run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Awkward is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Higher or Black doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.