Choose Block Buster Billy
Choose Block Buster Billy if you want the Color Alternatives and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Block Buster Billy launched in 2023.
Block Buster Billy vs A Simple Square
Block Buster Billy and A Simple Square both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Block Buster Billy (2023) is 3 years older than A Simple Square (2026). Block Buster Billy is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; A Simple Square has no Deck rating yet. 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 A Simple Square
Choose A Simple Square if you want the Multi-player, Stereo Sound, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. A Simple Square launched in 2026.
Both Block Buster Billy and A Simple Square sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 Block Buster Billy |  A Simple Square | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Bigosaur | Antharuu |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Block Buster Billy (2023) is 3 years older than A Simple Square (2026).
- Block Buster Billy is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; A Simple Square has no Deck rating yet.
Block Buster Billy vs A Simple Square — FAQ
- Should I play Block Buster Billy or A Simple Square first?
- If you want chronology, Block Buster Billy (2023) came out before A Simple Square (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 Block Buster Billy and A Simple Square similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does Block Buster Billy have multiplayer like A Simple Square?
- No. A Simple Square supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Block Buster Billy is listed as single-player only.
- Does Block Buster Billy run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Block Buster Billy is rated Deck Verified by Valve. A Simple Square doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.