Choose Block Machine
Choose Block Machine if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Block Machine launched in 2023.
Block Machine vs ProBelt
Block Machine and ProBelt both land in Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Block Machine (2023) is 3 years older than ProBelt (2026). ProBelt is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Block Machine (5.99 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 ProBelt
Choose ProBelt if you want a Casual and Early Access game with Playable without Timed Input and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ProBelt launched in 2026.
Both Block Machine and ProBelt sit in Indie and Simulation 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 |  ProBelt | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sebastian Schöner | Snakebelt |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Block Machine (2023) is 3 years older than ProBelt (2026).
- ProBelt is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Block Machine (5.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Block Machine is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; ProBelt has no Deck rating yet.
Block Machine vs ProBelt — FAQ
- Should I play Block Machine or ProBelt first?
- If you want chronology, Block Machine (2023) came out before ProBelt (2026). 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 ProBelt similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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. ProBelt doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.