Choose Chinatris
Choose Chinatris if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chinatris launched in 2020.
Chinatris vs Bloxi: The Word Game
Chinatris and Bloxi: The Word Game both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Chinatris (2020) is 1 year older than Bloxi: The Word Game (2021). Chinatris is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Bloxi: The Word Game (1.99 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 Bloxi: The Word Game
Choose Bloxi: The Word Game if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Bloxi: The Word Game launched in 2021.
Both Chinatris and Bloxi: The Word Game sit in 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
 Chinatris |  Bloxi: The Word Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (42 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 仓鼠动力, Args Studio | Cherry Beam |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Chinatris (2020) is 1 year older than Bloxi: The Word Game (2021).
- Chinatris is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Bloxi: The Word Game (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Chinatris vs Bloxi: The Word Game — FAQ
- Should I play Chinatris or Bloxi: The Word Game first?
- If you want chronology, Chinatris (2020) came out before Bloxi: The Word Game (2021). 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 Chinatris and Bloxi: The Word Game similar?
- They overlap on 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.