Bloxi: The Word Game vs Knotwords
Bloxi: The Word Game and Knotwords 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. Bloxi: The Word Game (2021) is 1 year older than Knotwords (2022). Bloxi: The Word Game is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Knotwords (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Bloxi: The Word Game |  Knotwords | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 91.8% positive (49 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cherry Beam | Zach Gage, Jack Schlesinger |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Bloxi: The Word Game (2021) is 1 year older than Knotwords (2022).
- Bloxi: The Word Game is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Knotwords (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Knotwords is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Bloxi: The Word Game has no Deck rating yet.
Bloxi: The Word Game vs Knotwords — FAQ
- Should I play Bloxi: The Word Game or Knotwords first?
- If you want chronology, Bloxi: The Word Game (2021) came out before Knotwords (2022). 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 Bloxi: The Word Game and Knotwords 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.