Choose Cave Crawler
Choose Cave Crawler if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cave Crawler launched in 2023.
Cave Crawler vs New Face On The Block
Cave Crawler and New Face On The Block both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Cave Crawler (2023) is 3 years older than New Face On The Block (2026). New Face On The Block scores higher on Steam reviews (88.5% positive) than Cave Crawler (85.6% 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 New Face On The Block
Choose New Face On The Block if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. New Face On The Block launched in 2026.
Both Cave Crawler and New Face On The Block sit in Indie 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
 Cave Crawler |  New Face On The Block | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.6% positive (458 reviews) | 88.5% positive (52 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Technomancy Studios | Yellow Basement Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Cave Crawler (2023) is 3 years older than New Face On The Block (2026).
- New Face On The Block scores higher on Steam reviews (88.5% positive) than Cave Crawler (85.6% positive).
- Cave Crawler is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than New Face On The Block (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Cave Crawler is Deck Verified, New Face On The Block is Deck Playable.
Cave Crawler vs New Face On The Block — FAQ
- Should I play Cave Crawler or New Face On The Block first?
- If you want chronology, Cave Crawler (2023) came out before New Face On The Block (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 Cave Crawler and New Face On The Block similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.