Choose Blockdown
Choose Blockdown if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Blockdown launched in 2021.
Blockdown vs Larcin Lazer
Blockdown and Larcin Lazer both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Blockdown (2021) is 2 years older than Larcin Lazer (2023). Larcin Lazer scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Blockdown (94.7% 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 Larcin Lazer
Choose Larcin Lazer if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Larcin Lazer launched in 2023.
Both Blockdown and Larcin Lazer sit in Indie and 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
 Blockdown |  Larcin Lazer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | Free to play | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (19 reviews) | 100% positive (56 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vasona Studios | Tambouille, Géraud Zucchini |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Blockdown (2021) is 2 years older than Larcin Lazer (2023).
- Larcin Lazer scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Blockdown (94.7% positive).
- Blockdown is free; Larcin Lazer is paid (9.99 USD).
- Larcin Lazer is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Blockdown has no Deck rating yet.
Blockdown vs Larcin Lazer — FAQ
- Should I play Blockdown or Larcin Lazer first?
- If you want chronology, Blockdown (2021) came out before Larcin Lazer (2023). 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 Blockdown and Larcin Lazer similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Is Blockdown free?
- Yes — Blockdown is a free-to-play Steam title. Larcin Lazer is paid (9.99 USD).