Choose Game Dev Tycoon
Choose Game Dev Tycoon if you want a Simulation experience. 22,051 Steam reviews back the pick.
Game Dev Tycoon vs BBlocks
Game Dev Tycoon and BBlocks 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. Game Dev Tycoon (2013) is 5 years older than BBlocks (2018). BBlocks is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Game Dev Tycoon (0.99 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 BBlocks
Choose BBlocks if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. BBlocks launched in 2018.
Both Game Dev Tycoon and BBlocks sit in Strategy, Indie, and 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
 Game Dev Tycoon |  BBlocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.5% positive (22,051 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Greenheart Games 💚 | Softwaves Mini |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Game Dev Tycoon (2013) is 5 years older than BBlocks (2018).
- BBlocks is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Game Dev Tycoon (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Game Dev Tycoon is Deck Playable, BBlocks is Deck Unsupported.
Game Dev Tycoon vs BBlocks — FAQ
- Should I play Game Dev Tycoon or BBlocks first?
- If you want chronology, Game Dev Tycoon (2013) came out before BBlocks (2018). 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 Game Dev Tycoon and BBlocks 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.