Choose The Infinite Black 2
Choose The Infinite Black 2 if it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Infinite Black 2 launched in 2023.
The Infinite Black 2 vs SPACERIFT: Arcanum System
The Infinite Black 2 and SPACERIFT: Arcanum System both land in Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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 Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. SPACERIFT: Arcanum System (2020) is 3 years older than The Infinite Black 2 (2023). The Infinite Black 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (86.9% positive) than SPACERIFT: Arcanum System (53.6% 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 SPACERIFT: Arcanum System
Choose SPACERIFT: Arcanum System if you want an Action, Indie, and Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Playable without Timed Input. SPACERIFT: Arcanum System launched in 2020.
Both The Infinite Black 2 and SPACERIFT: Arcanum System sit in Adventure and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP, 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
 The Infinite Black 2 |  SPACERIFT: Arcanum System | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2020 |
| Genres | Adventure, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.9% positive (183 reviews) | 53.6% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Spellbook | Arcanum Team |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- SPACERIFT: Arcanum System (2020) is 3 years older than The Infinite Black 2 (2023).
- The Infinite Black 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (86.9% positive) than SPACERIFT: Arcanum System (53.6% positive).
- The Infinite Black 2 is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than SPACERIFT: Arcanum System (6.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- SPACERIFT: Arcanum System is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Infinite Black 2 has no Deck rating yet.
The Infinite Black 2 vs SPACERIFT: Arcanum System — FAQ
- Should I play The Infinite Black 2 or SPACERIFT: Arcanum System first?
- If you want chronology, SPACERIFT: Arcanum System (2020) came out before The Infinite Black 2 (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 The Infinite Black 2 and SPACERIFT: Arcanum System similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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 The Infinite Black 2 and SPACERIFT: Arcanum System have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Infinite Black 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; SPACERIFT: Arcanum System ships Online Co-op, Co-op.