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Blocks That Matter vs Lily in Puzzle World

Blocks That Matter and Lily in Puzzle World both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Blocks That Matter (2011) is 12 years older than Lily in Puzzle World (2023). Lily in Puzzle World is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Blocks That Matter (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Blocks That Matter

Choose Blocks That Matter if you want a Strategy and Adventure experience. Blocks That Matter launched in 2011.

Choose Lily in Puzzle World

Choose Lily in Puzzle World if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lily in Puzzle World launched in 2023.

Both Blocks That Matter and Lily in Puzzle World sit in Indie and Casual 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

Blocks That Matter vs Lily in Puzzle World — Steam metadata comparison
Blocks That Matter — Steam game coverBlocks That MatterLily in Puzzle World — Steam game coverLily in Puzzle World
Released20112023
GenresStrategy, Indie, Adventure, CasualAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price4.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews77.9% positive (267 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSwing Swing SubmarineDerik D.F

Side by side

Blocks That Matter vs Lily in Puzzle World — FAQ

Should I play Blocks That Matter or Lily in Puzzle World first?
If you want chronology, Blocks That Matter (2011) came out before Lily in Puzzle World (2023). 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 Blocks That Matter and Lily in Puzzle World similar?
They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.
Does Blocks That Matter run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Blocks That Matter is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Lily in Puzzle World doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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