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Town of Machine vs Big Blind

Town of Machine and Big Blind both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Town of Machine (2021) is 3 years older than Big Blind (2024). Big Blind scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Town of Machine (82.4% 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 Town of Machine

Choose Town of Machine if you want an Adventure experience. Town of Machine launched in 2021.

Choose Big Blind

Choose Big Blind if you want a Free To Play and Casual game with DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Big Blind launched in 2024.

Both Town of Machine and Big Blind sit in Action and Indie 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

Town of Machine vs Big Blind — Steam metadata comparison
Town of Machine — Steam game coverTown of MachineBig Blind — Steam game coverBig Blind
Released20212024
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Free To Play, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price12.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews82.4% positive (17 reviews)100% positive (31 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBlueEagle ProductionsSPADE ACE

Side by side

Town of Machine vs Big Blind — FAQ

Should I play Town of Machine or Big Blind first?
If you want chronology, Town of Machine (2021) came out before Big Blind (2024). 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 Town of Machine and Big Blind similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
Is Big Blind free?
Yes — Big Blind is a free-to-play Steam title. Town of Machine is paid (12.99 USD).
Does Town of Machine run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Town of Machine is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Big Blind doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Town of Machine vs Big Blind — Verdict (2026) · imho.run