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Hidden Caves vs Block Puzzle

Hidden Caves and Block Puzzle 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. Hidden Caves (2021) is 3 years older than Block Puzzle (2024). Block Puzzle is currently ~99% cheaper on Steam than Hidden Caves (1.99 USD vs. 199.99 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 Hidden Caves

Choose Hidden Caves if you want an Action and Adventure experience. Hidden Caves launched in 2021.

Choose Block Puzzle

Choose Block Puzzle if it's currently about 99% cheaper on the Steam Store. Block Puzzle launched in 2024.

Both Hidden Caves and Block Puzzle sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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

Hidden Caves vs Block Puzzle — Steam metadata comparison
Hidden Caves — Steam game coverHidden CavesBlock Puzzle — Steam game coverBlock Puzzle
Released20212024
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price199.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews5 reviews4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersHede, HEDE Game EngineMeow Meow Games

Side by side

Hidden Caves vs Block Puzzle — FAQ

Should I play Hidden Caves or Block Puzzle first?
If you want chronology, Hidden Caves (2021) came out before Block Puzzle (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 Hidden Caves and Block Puzzle 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.
Hidden Caves vs Block Puzzle — Verdict (2026) · imho.run