Choose LoBlocks
Choose LoBlocks if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. LoBlocks launched in 2021.
LoBlocks vs Merge Chess
LoBlocks and Merge Chess both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Casual on Steam. Both released in 2021. Merge Chess is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than LoBlocks (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Merge Chess
Choose Merge Chess if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Merge Chess launched in 2021.
Both LoBlocks and Merge Chess sit in Strategy 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
 LoBlocks |  Merge Chess | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Colossus Game Studio | Ammonite Design Studios Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- Both released in 2021.
- Merge Chess is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than LoBlocks (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
LoBlocks vs Merge Chess — FAQ
- Are LoBlocks and Merge Chess similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.