EVE Online vs The Infinite Black 2
EVE Online and The Infinite Black 2 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. EVE Online (2010) is 13 years older than The Infinite Black 2 (2023). The Infinite Black 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (86.9% positive) than EVE Online (72.9% positive). 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
 EVE Online |  The Infinite Black 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play | Adventure, Massively Multiplayer |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.9% positive (22,693 reviews) | 86.9% positive (183 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | CCP | Spellbook |
Side by side
- Both are Massively Multiplayer games on Steam.
- EVE Online (2010) is 13 years older than The Infinite Black 2 (2023).
- The Infinite Black 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (86.9% positive) than EVE Online (72.9% positive).
- EVE Online is free; The Infinite Black 2 is paid (6.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- EVE Online is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Infinite Black 2 has no Deck rating yet.
EVE Online vs The Infinite Black 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, EVE Online or The Infinite Black 2?
- On Steam reviews The Infinite Black 2 scores higher (86.9% positive) than EVE Online (72.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Infinite Black 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play EVE Online or The Infinite Black 2 first?
- If you want chronology, EVE Online (2010) 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 EVE Online and The Infinite Black 2 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.
- Do both EVE Online and The Infinite Black 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: EVE Online ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The Infinite Black 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is EVE Online free?
- Yes — EVE Online is a free-to-play Steam title. The Infinite Black 2 is paid (6.99 USD).
- Does EVE Online run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — EVE Online is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Infinite Black 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.