Choose The Answer Is 42
Choose The Answer Is 42 if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Answer Is 42 launched in 2019.
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.
Which should you pick?
Choose BlackJack Math
Choose BlackJack Math if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. BlackJack Math launched in 2020.
Both The Answer Is 42 and BlackJack Math 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
 The Answer Is 42 |  BlackJack Math | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| 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).
- Steam Deck: The Answer Is 42 is Deck Verified, BlackJack Math is Deck Playable.
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.