Rank 01Why this
Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Black Paradox.
- $12.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
Games like Black Paradox
- 32 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
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The closest matches to Black Paradox: Steredenn: Binary Stars, Neon Chrome, Danger Scavenger, Nova Drift, and Hell is Other Demons. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2016
Rank 03Why this
Also Rogue-lite and Shoot 'Em Up, like Black Paradox.
- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
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Beat Hazard 2
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Black Paradox.
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Mega City Force
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Shoot 'Em Up, like Black Paradox.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Black Paradox
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- Released: 2019
- Developer: Highwalls
- Price: $8.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 70% of 56 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Boss patterns are learnable but chaotic
- Chaotic fun with random weapon drops
- Flying delorean feels unique
- Atmospheric
- Hypnotic
- Intense
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Black Paradox
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Kill to Collect
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Black Paradox.
Terminator 2D: NO FATE
Why this: Same retro mood as Black Paradox.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Black Paradox at current Steam store prices.
Super Hydorah
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Black Paradox.
Void Scrappers
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Black Paradox.
God's Trigger
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Shoot 'Em Up, like Black Paradox.
20 Minutes Till Dawn
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Shoot 'Em Up, like Black Paradox.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Black Paradox, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Bullet Hell, like Black Paradox.
Echoes+
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Black Paradox.
Skillshot City
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Black Paradox.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Danger Scavenger
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Shoot 'Em Up, like Black Paradox.
Nova Drift
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Black Paradox.
Assault Android Cactus+
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Black Paradox.
Mega City Force
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Shoot 'Em Up, like Black Paradox.
About Black Paradox
The closest matches to Black Paradox: Steredenn: Binary Stars, Neon Chrome, Danger Scavenger, Nova Drift, and Hell is Other Demons. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Black Paradox is your kind of game, the closest matches are Steredenn: Binary Stars, Neon Chrome and Danger Scavenger — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, hypnotic and intense, and single out its boss pattern learning and persistent progression. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Black Paradox: Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.
Is Black Paradox worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 70% of 56 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $8.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Boss patterns are learnable but chaotic
- Chaotic fun with random weapon drops
- Flying delorean feels unique
- Neon graphics and synthwave soundtrack shine
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“For those of you who play Steredenn, this game is *remarkably* similar, to the point that I had to check the developer to see if they weren't the same one. Unfortunately, in its current form this game has serious problems. Your ship is…”
“This game really needs an epilepsy warning when you start it up. I'm not epileptic, but damned if I don't feel like I'm going to start convulsing every time I die or beat a boss. I could get past the grindy nature and the floaty feel of…”
People who play it also play: Steredenn: Binary Stars, Neon Chrome, Danger Scavenger
Frequently asked about Black Paradox
Can I run it?
Does Black Paradox run on Steam Deck?
Black Paradox is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Black Paradox cost?
Black Paradox is listed on Steam at 8.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Black Paradox have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Black Paradox supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Black Paradox?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Black Paradox are Steredenn: Binary Stars, Neon Chrome, Danger Scavenger.
Who developed Black Paradox?
Black Paradox was developed by Highwalls.