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.

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.

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.

Which should you pick?

Choose EVE Online

Choose EVE Online if you want an Action, Strategy, and RPG game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 22,693 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose The Infinite Black 2

Choose The Infinite Black 2 if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 86.9% positive across 183 reviews.

Both EVE Online and The Infinite Black 2 sit in 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.

EVE Online vs The Infinite Black 2 — Steam metadata 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.