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.
Unlock the Block vs Cryptigma
Unlock the Block and Cryptigma 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. Unlock the Block (2021) is 4 years older than Cryptigma (2025). Unlock the Block is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Cryptigma (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 Cryptigma
Choose Cryptigma if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Cryptigma launched in 2025.
Both Unlock the Block and Cryptigma 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
 Unlock the Block |  Cryptigma | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (16 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hilarious Games | Jack Garvin |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Unlock the Block (2021) is 4 years older than Cryptigma (2025).
- Unlock the Block is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Cryptigma (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Unlock the Block vs Cryptigma — FAQ
- Should I play Unlock the Block or Cryptigma first?
- If you want chronology, Unlock the Block (2021) came out before Cryptigma (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 Unlock the Block and Cryptigma 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.