Choose Return of the Host
Choose Return of the Host if you want an Action, Strategy, and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Return of the Host launched in 2023.
Return of the Host vs Dungeon Blocks
Return of the Host and Dungeon 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. Dungeon Blocks (2022) is 1 year older than Return of the Host (2023). Return of the Host is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Dungeon Blocks (0.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Dungeon Blocks
Choose Dungeon Blocks if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Dungeon Blocks launched in 2022.
Both Return of the Host and Dungeon 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
 Return of the Host |  Dungeon Blocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | David Kviloria, SKYSTAR GAMES | Fortcullis Games |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Dungeon Blocks (2022) is 1 year older than Return of the Host (2023).
- Return of the Host is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Dungeon Blocks (0.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Return of the Host vs Dungeon Blocks — FAQ
- Should I play Return of the Host or Dungeon Blocks first?
- If you want chronology, Dungeon Blocks (2022) came out before Return of the Host (2023). 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 Return of the Host and Dungeon 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.