Choose Block Machine
Choose Block Machine if you want a Simulation experience. Block Machine launched in 2023.
Block Machine vs Sublime element
Block Machine and Sublime element both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Block Machine (2023) is 2 years older than Sublime element (2025). Sublime element is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Block Machine (1.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Sublime element
Choose Sublime element if you want a Casual game with Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sublime element launched in 2025.
Both Block Machine and Sublime element sit in 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
 Block Machine |  Sublime element | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sebastian Schöner | Thedox Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Block Machine (2023) is 2 years older than Sublime element (2025).
- Sublime element is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Block Machine (1.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Block Machine is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Sublime element has no Deck rating yet.
Block Machine vs Sublime element — FAQ
- Should I play Block Machine or Sublime element first?
- If you want chronology, Block Machine (2023) came out before Sublime element (2025). 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 Block Machine and Sublime element similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Block Machine run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Block Machine is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Sublime element doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.