Choose Ablockalypse
Choose Ablockalypse if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ablockalypse launched in 2021.
Ablockalypse vs Tidekeeper
Ablockalypse and Tidekeeper both land in Casual, Early Access 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 Casual, Early Access on Steam. Ablockalypse (2021) is 3 years older than Tidekeeper (2024). Ablockalypse is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Tidekeeper (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Tidekeeper
Choose Tidekeeper if you want an Adventure and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Tidekeeper launched in 2024.
Both Ablockalypse and Tidekeeper sit in Casual and Early Access 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
 Ablockalypse |  Tidekeeper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access | Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Color It Company | Simcoach Games |
Side by side
- Both share Casual, Early Access on Steam.
- Ablockalypse (2021) is 3 years older than Tidekeeper (2024).
- Ablockalypse is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Tidekeeper (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Ablockalypse vs Tidekeeper — FAQ
- Should I play Ablockalypse or Tidekeeper first?
- If you want chronology, Ablockalypse (2021) came out before Tidekeeper (2024). 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 Ablockalypse and Tidekeeper similar?
- They overlap on Casual, Early Access 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.