Choose Matrix Blocks
Choose Matrix Blocks if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Matrix Blocks launched in 2020.
Matrix Blocks vs Hitstream
Matrix Blocks and Hitstream both land in Action, Sports, 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 Action, Sports, Casual on Steam. Matrix Blocks (2020) is 2 years older than Hitstream (2022). Matrix Blocks is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Hitstream (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Hitstream
Choose Hitstream if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hitstream launched in 2022.
Both Matrix Blocks and Hitstream sit in Action, Sports, and Casual on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 Matrix Blocks |  Hitstream | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Action, Sports, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NetDinamica | And 7 Limited |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Casual on Steam.
- Matrix Blocks (2020) is 2 years older than Hitstream (2022).
- Matrix Blocks is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Hitstream (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Matrix Blocks vs Hitstream — FAQ
- Should I play Matrix Blocks or Hitstream first?
- If you want chronology, Matrix Blocks (2020) came out before Hitstream (2022). 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 Matrix Blocks and Hitstream similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, 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.