Choose NYKRA: Before
Choose NYKRA: Before if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. NYKRA: Before launched in 2021.
NYKRA: Before vs Black Cycle
NYKRA: Before and Black Cycle both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. NYKRA: Before (2021) is 1 year older than Black Cycle (2022). NYKRA: Before is free; Black Cycle is paid (3.99 USD). 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 Black Cycle
Choose Black Cycle if you want a Casual experience. Black Cycle launched in 2022.
Both NYKRA: Before and Black Cycle sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 NYKRA: Before |  Black Cycle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.5% positive (107 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ENDESGA | Katsuya Abe |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- NYKRA: Before (2021) is 1 year older than Black Cycle (2022).
- NYKRA: Before is free; Black Cycle is paid (3.99 USD).
NYKRA: Before vs Black Cycle — FAQ
- Should I play NYKRA: Before or Black Cycle first?
- If you want chronology, NYKRA: Before (2021) came out before Black Cycle (2022). 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 NYKRA: Before and Black Cycle similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.
- Is NYKRA: Before free?
- Yes — NYKRA: Before is a free-to-play Steam title. Black Cycle is paid (3.99 USD).