Choose Stars SLIDE
Choose Stars SLIDE if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. Stars SLIDE launched in 2021.
Stars SLIDE vs Eightfold Blocks
Stars SLIDE and Eightfold Blocks both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Stars SLIDE (2021) is 5 years older than Eightfold Blocks (2026). Stars SLIDE is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Eightfold Blocks (0.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Eightfold Blocks
Choose Eightfold Blocks if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Eightfold Blocks launched in 2026.
Both Stars SLIDE and Eightfold Blocks sit in 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
 Stars SLIDE |  Eightfold Blocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (11 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sprovieri Games | Cryst Art Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Stars SLIDE (2021) is 5 years older than Eightfold Blocks (2026).
- Stars SLIDE is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Eightfold Blocks (0.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
Stars SLIDE vs Eightfold Blocks — FAQ
- Should I play Stars SLIDE or Eightfold Blocks first?
- If you want chronology, Stars SLIDE (2021) came out before Eightfold 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 Stars SLIDE and Eightfold Blocks similar?
- They overlap on 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.