Choose BLACK BIRD
Choose BLACK BIRD if it matches what drew you to this matchup. BLACK BIRD launched in 2018.
BLACK BIRD vs Jetboard Joust
BLACK BIRD and Jetboard Joust both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. BLACK BIRD (2018) is 2 years older than Jetboard Joust (2020). BLACK BIRD scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Jetboard Joust (82.5% 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 Jetboard Joust
Choose Jetboard Joust if it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. Jetboard Joust launched in 2020.
Both BLACK BIRD and Jetboard Joust sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 BLACK BIRD |  Jetboard Joust | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 18.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (50 reviews) | 82.5% positive (40 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Onion Games | BitBull Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- BLACK BIRD (2018) is 2 years older than Jetboard Joust (2020).
- BLACK BIRD scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Jetboard Joust (82.5% positive).
- Jetboard Joust is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than BLACK BIRD (9.99 USD vs. 18.99 USD).
- Jetboard Joust is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; BLACK BIRD has no Deck rating yet.
BLACK BIRD vs Jetboard Joust — FAQ
- Should I play BLACK BIRD or Jetboard Joust first?
- If you want chronology, BLACK BIRD (2018) came out before Jetboard Joust (2020). 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 BLACK BIRD and Jetboard Joust similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.