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Black Future '88

2019

Should you play it?

Black Future ’88 is a Synth-Punk roguelike 2D action Shooter. Vertically climb an always evolving procedural tower to reach the top and kill its insane owner…before your heart explodes. Shoot, slash, dash and upgrade yourself to survive the endless waves of Homicidal AI, Traps & Colossal Wardens.

What works

  • Stylish cyberpunk aesthetic
  • Tight and responsive gameplay
  • Excellent synthwave soundtrack
  • Varied weapons and perks
  • Co-op and twitch integration

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited content and boss variety
  • Visual clutter and readability issues
  • Steep learning curve and difficulty spikes
  • Some bugs and crashes reported
  • Lack of keybinding customization

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Catacomb Kids

  • Enter the Gungeon

  • CRYPTARK

  • Caveblazers

  • Neon Chrome

  • Iron Meat

Less social

Games that feels like Black Future '88 but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Dead Cells

  • Katanaut

  • Madshot

  • Soda Crisis

  • Voidwrought

  • Revita

More intimate

Games that feels like Black Future '88 but with more focus on close relationships

  • Roguelands

  • Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse

  • Tallowmere 2: Curse of the Kittens

  • Gal Guardians: Demon Purge

  • HUNTDOWN

  • 30XX

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Black Future '88: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Relaxation, Value.

Last update: 21/08/2026