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Block Buster Billy vs Apple Hero

Block Buster Billy and Apple Hero 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. Block Buster Billy (2023) is 1 year older than Apple Hero (2024). Apple Hero is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Block Buster Billy (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Block Buster Billy

Choose Block Buster Billy if you want a Strategy and Indie game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Block Buster Billy launched in 2023.

Choose Apple Hero

Choose Apple Hero if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Apple Hero launched in 2024.

Both Block Buster Billy and Apple Hero 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

Block Buster Billy vs Apple Hero — Steam metadata comparison
Block Buster Billy — Steam game coverBlock Buster BillyApple Hero — Steam game coverApple Hero
Released20232024
GenresStrategy, Indie, CasualCasual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price9.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews8 reviews2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBigosaurlemur_on_mars

Side by side

Block Buster Billy vs Apple Hero — FAQ

Should I play Block Buster Billy or Apple Hero first?
If you want chronology, Block Buster Billy (2023) came out before Apple Hero (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 Block Buster Billy and Apple Hero 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 Block Buster Billy run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Block Buster Billy is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Apple Hero doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Block Buster Billy vs Apple Hero — Verdict (2026) · imho.run