Black Book vs Shadowrun Returns
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
Black Book
+10
rating points
More player ratings
Shadowrun Returns
191 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Genres
AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)
Themes
ActionFantasyHistorical
Features
turn-basedstory rich
Key Differences
Genres
Black Book
Card & Board Game
Shadowrun Returns
-Themes
Black Book
Horror
Shadowrun Returns
Science fiction
Features
Black Book
card battlerdungeon crawlerroguelikerogueliteturn-based tactics
Shadowrun Returns
tactical turn-based combatusing dialogue to avoid combatbasiliskscyberneticsghoul
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Black Book | Shadowrun Returns |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Aug 10, 2021 | Jul 25, 2013 |
| Rating | 84/100 (35 ratings) | 74/100 (191 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureCard & Board GameIndieRole-playing (RPG)StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS) | AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS) |
| Themes | ActionFantasyHistoricalHorror | ActionFantasyHistoricalScience fiction |
| Features | card battlerdungeon crawlerroguelikerogueliteturn-basedturn-based tacticsslavic folkloredemondark fantasychoices mattermythology3dstory richfemale protagonist | tactical turn-based combatturn-basedusing dialogue to avoid combatbasiliskscyberneticsghoulmission editorrecruitable characterssex workshamansplash damageattributesbased on - tabletop rpgconspiracycover system |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Bird view / Isometric | Bird view / Isometric |
| Platforms | Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS | Android, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS |
Comparison Summary
Black Book and Shadowrun Returns have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy.
Black Book stands out for Card & Board Game, Horror, card battler, dungeon crawler, while Shadowrun Returns stands out for Science fiction, tactical turn-based combat, using dialogue to avoid combat, basilisks.
Black Book has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.