The Answer Is 42 vs BlackJack Math
The Answer Is 42 and BlackJack Math 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. The Answer Is 42 (2019) is 1 year older than BlackJack Math (2020). The Answer Is 42 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than BlackJack Math (87.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Answer Is 42 |  BlackJack Math | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 1.39 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (93 reviews) | 87.3% positive (71 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mens Sana Interactive | Heavy Sheep |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- The Answer Is 42 (2019) is 1 year older than BlackJack Math (2020).
- The Answer Is 42 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than BlackJack Math (87.3% positive).
- BlackJack Math is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than The Answer Is 42 (0.99 USD vs. 1.39 USD).
- The Answer Is 42 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; BlackJack Math has no Deck rating yet.
The Answer Is 42 vs BlackJack Math — FAQ
- Should I play The Answer Is 42 or BlackJack Math first?
- If you want chronology, The Answer Is 42 (2019) came out before BlackJack Math (2020). 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 The Answer Is 42 and BlackJack Math 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.
- Does The Answer Is 42 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Answer Is 42 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. BlackJack Math doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.