Choose MakeRoom
Choose MakeRoom if you want a Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. MakeRoom launched in 2025.
MakeRoom vs Blob of Ink
MakeRoom and Blob of Ink both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. MakeRoom (2025) is 1 year older than Blob of Ink (2026). Blob of Ink scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than MakeRoom (94.6% positive). 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 Blob of Ink
Choose Blob of Ink if you want the Playable without Timed Input and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Blob of Ink launched in 2026.
Both MakeRoom and Blob of Ink sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls and Save Anytime, 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
 MakeRoom |  Blob of Ink | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (699 reviews) | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kenney | DGDev |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- MakeRoom (2025) is 1 year older than Blob of Ink (2026).
- Blob of Ink scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than MakeRoom (94.6% positive).
- Blob of Ink is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than MakeRoom (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- MakeRoom is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Blob of Ink has no Deck rating yet.
MakeRoom vs Blob of Ink — FAQ
- Should I play MakeRoom or Blob of Ink first?
- If you want chronology, MakeRoom (2025) came out before Blob of Ink (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 MakeRoom and Blob of Ink similar?
- They overlap on 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 MakeRoom run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — MakeRoom is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Blob of Ink doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.