Choose Black Paradox
Choose Black Paradox if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Black Paradox launched in 2019.
Black Paradox vs Woodpunk
Black Paradox and Woodpunk 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. Woodpunk (2018) is 1 year older than Black Paradox (2019). Woodpunk scores higher on Steam reviews (73.9% positive) than Black Paradox (69.6% 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 Woodpunk
Choose Woodpunk if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP side of the pairing. Woodpunk launched in 2018.
Both Black Paradox and Woodpunk sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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 Paradox |  Woodpunk | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.6% positive (56 reviews) | 73.9% positive (46 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Highwalls | Meteorbyte Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Woodpunk (2018) is 1 year older than Black Paradox (2019).
- Woodpunk scores higher on Steam reviews (73.9% positive) than Black Paradox (69.6% positive).
- Woodpunk is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Black Paradox (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Black Paradox vs Woodpunk — FAQ
- Should I play Black Paradox or Woodpunk first?
- If you want chronology, Woodpunk (2018) came out before Black Paradox (2019). 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 Paradox and Woodpunk 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.
- Do both Black Paradox and Woodpunk have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Black Paradox ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Woodpunk ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.