Choose Block Buster Billy
Choose Block Buster Billy if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Mouse Only Option 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 PlanckMan
Block Buster Billy and PlanckMan 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 2 years older than PlanckMan (2025). PlanckMan is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Block Buster Billy (1.99 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 PlanckMan
Choose PlanckMan if you want the Adjustable Text Size side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. PlanckMan launched in 2025.
Both Block Buster Billy and PlanckMan sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Playable without Timed Input, 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 |  PlanckMan | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bigosaur | bl3i |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Block Buster Billy (2023) is 2 years older than PlanckMan (2025).
- PlanckMan is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Block Buster Billy (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Block Buster Billy is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; PlanckMan has no Deck rating yet.
Block Buster Billy vs PlanckMan — FAQ
- Should I play Block Buster Billy or PlanckMan first?
- If you want chronology, Block Buster Billy (2023) came out before PlanckMan (2025). 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 PlanckMan 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 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Block Buster Billy is rated Deck Verified by Valve. PlanckMan doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.