Choose BLACK BIRD
Choose BLACK BIRD if it matches what drew you to this matchup. BLACK BIRD launched in 2018.
BLACK BIRD vs DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
BLACK BIRD and DEVIL BLADE REBOOT 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 6 years older than DEVIL BLADE REBOOT (2024). DEVIL BLADE REBOOT scores higher on Steam reviews (99.1% positive) than BLACK BIRD (96% 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 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
Choose DEVIL BLADE REBOOT if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. DEVIL BLADE REBOOT launched in 2024.
Both BLACK BIRD and DEVIL BLADE REBOOT 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 |  DEVIL BLADE REBOOT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 13.29 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (50 reviews) | 99.1% positive (431 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Onion Games | SHIGATAKE GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- BLACK BIRD (2018) is 6 years older than DEVIL BLADE REBOOT (2024).
- DEVIL BLADE REBOOT scores higher on Steam reviews (99.1% positive) than BLACK BIRD (96% positive).
- BLACK BIRD is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than DEVIL BLADE REBOOT (13.29 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- DEVIL BLADE REBOOT is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; BLACK BIRD has no Deck rating yet.
BLACK BIRD vs DEVIL BLADE REBOOT — FAQ
- Should I play BLACK BIRD or DEVIL BLADE REBOOT first?
- If you want chronology, BLACK BIRD (2018) came out before DEVIL BLADE REBOOT (2024). 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 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT 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.