Choose Block Machine
Choose Block Machine if you want a Simulation experience. Block Machine launched in 2023.
Block Machine vs ZIRQUITZ
Block Machine and ZIRQUITZ 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 ZIRQUITZ (2025). Block Machine is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than ZIRQUITZ (5.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 ZIRQUITZ
Choose ZIRQUITZ if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. ZIRQUITZ launched in 2025.
Both Block Machine and ZIRQUITZ 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 |  ZIRQUITZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sebastian Schöner | Surrogate of Sorrow |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Block Machine (2023) is 2 years older than ZIRQUITZ (2025).
- Block Machine is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than ZIRQUITZ (5.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Block Machine is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; ZIRQUITZ has no Deck rating yet.
Block Machine vs ZIRQUITZ — FAQ
- Should I play Block Machine or ZIRQUITZ first?
- If you want chronology, Block Machine (2023) came out before ZIRQUITZ (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 ZIRQUITZ 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. ZIRQUITZ doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.