Choose The Infinite Black 2
Choose The Infinite Black 2 if you want an Adventure game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, and PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. The Infinite Black 2 launched in 2023.
The Infinite Black 2 vs Beyond Orbit
The Infinite Black 2 and Beyond Orbit both land in 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 are Massively Multiplayer games on Steam. The Infinite Black 2 (2023) is 3 years older than Beyond Orbit (2026). Beyond Orbit is free; The Infinite Black 2 is paid (6.99 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 Beyond Orbit
Choose Beyond Orbit if you want a Free To Play game with Steam Input API Support, Adjustable Text Size, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Beyond Orbit launched in 2026.
Both The Infinite Black 2 and Beyond Orbit sit in Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player and MMO, 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 |  Beyond Orbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Adventure, Massively Multiplayer | Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 86.9% positive (183 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Spellbook | Beyond Orbit Games |
Side by side
- Both are Massively Multiplayer games on Steam.
- The Infinite Black 2 (2023) is 3 years older than Beyond Orbit (2026).
- Beyond Orbit is free; The Infinite Black 2 is paid (6.99 USD).
- The Infinite Black 2 has co-op; Beyond Orbit does not.
The Infinite Black 2 vs Beyond Orbit — FAQ
- Should I play The Infinite Black 2 or Beyond Orbit first?
- If you want chronology, The Infinite Black 2 (2023) came out before Beyond Orbit (2026). 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 Beyond Orbit similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is Beyond Orbit free?
- Yes — Beyond Orbit is a free-to-play Steam title. The Infinite Black 2 is paid (6.99 USD).