Choose BLACK BIRD
Choose BLACK BIRD if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. BLACK BIRD launched in 2018.
BLACK BIRD vs LavaLoop
BLACK BIRD and LavaLoop 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 9 years older than LavaLoop (2027). 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 LavaLoop
Choose LavaLoop if it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. LavaLoop launched in 2027.
Both BLACK BIRD and LavaLoop sit in Action and Indie on Steam, 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 |  LavaLoop | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 18.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (50 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Onion Games | Louis Rigaud |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- BLACK BIRD (2018) is 9 years older than LavaLoop (2027).
BLACK BIRD vs LavaLoop — FAQ
- Should I play BLACK BIRD or LavaLoop first?
- If you want chronology, BLACK BIRD (2018) came out before LavaLoop (2027). 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 LavaLoop 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.