Choose The Steps as we know them
Choose The Steps as we know them if you want a Strategy experience. The Steps as we know them launched in 2021.
The Steps as we know them vs Unlock the Block
The Steps as we know them and Unlock the Block 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. Both released in 2021. Unlock the Block is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The Steps as we know them (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Unlock the Block
Choose Unlock the Block if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Unlock the Block launched in 2021.
Both The Steps as we know them and Unlock the Block 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
 The Steps as we know them |  Unlock the Block | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 68.8% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Provision Games | Hilarious Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Both released in 2021.
- Unlock the Block is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The Steps as we know them (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
The Steps as we know them vs Unlock the Block — FAQ
- Are The Steps as we know them and Unlock the Block 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.