Choose Core Keeper
Choose Core Keeper if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 22,806 Steam reviews back the pick.
Core Keeper vs Lucid Blocks
Core Keeper and Lucid Blocks both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Core Keeper (2024) is 2 years older than Lucid Blocks (2026). Both sit near 94% positive on Steam (Core Keeper: 22,806 reviews, Lucid Blocks: 2,364). 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 Lucid Blocks
Choose Lucid Blocks if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,364 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Core Keeper and Lucid Blocks sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (94.8% vs 93.9% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Core Keeper |  Lucid Blocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.8% positive (22,806 reviews) | 93.9% positive (2,364 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pugstorm | Lucy B. Locks |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Core Keeper (2024) is 2 years older than Lucid Blocks (2026).
- Both sit near 94% positive on Steam (Core Keeper: 22,806 reviews, Lucid Blocks: 2,364).
- Lucid Blocks is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than Core Keeper (6.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Core Keeper has co-op; Lucid Blocks does not.
- Steam Deck: Core Keeper is Deck Verified, Lucid Blocks is Deck Playable.
Core Keeper vs Lucid Blocks — FAQ
- Which is better, Core Keeper or Lucid Blocks?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Core Keeper sits at 94.8% positive (22,806 reviews), Lucid Blocks at 93.9% (2,364). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Core Keeper or Lucid Blocks first?
- If you want chronology, Core Keeper (2024) came out before Lucid Blocks (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 Core Keeper and Lucid Blocks similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Lucid Blocks have multiplayer like Core Keeper?
- No. Core Keeper supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Lucid Blocks is listed as single-player only.