Choose Hook 2
Choose Hook 2 if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hook 2 launched in 2022.
Hook 2 vs Eightfold Blocks
Hook 2 and Eightfold 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. Hook 2 (2022) is 4 years older than Eightfold Blocks (2026). Hook 2 is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Eightfold Blocks (2.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Eightfold Blocks
Choose Eightfold Blocks if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Eightfold Blocks launched in 2026.
Both Hook 2 and Eightfold 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
 Hook 2 |  Eightfold Blocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.5% positive (404 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Maciej Targoni | Cryst Art Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Hook 2 (2022) is 4 years older than Eightfold Blocks (2026).
- Hook 2 is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Eightfold Blocks (2.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Hook 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Eightfold Blocks has no Deck rating yet.
Hook 2 vs Eightfold Blocks — FAQ
- Should I play Hook 2 or Eightfold Blocks first?
- If you want chronology, Hook 2 (2022) came out before Eightfold Blocks (2026). 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 Hook 2 and Eightfold 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.
- Does Hook 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hook 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Eightfold Blocks doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.