Choose Block Tower TD
Choose Block Tower TD if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Block Tower TD launched in 2023.
Block Tower TD vs Nordhold
Block Tower TD and Nordhold both land in Strategy, 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 share Strategy, Indie on Steam. Block Tower TD (2023) is 2 years older than Nordhold (2025). Nordhold scores higher on Steam reviews (85.8% positive) than Block Tower TD (73.3% 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 Nordhold
Choose Nordhold if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. 1,392 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Block Tower TD and Nordhold sit in Strategy and 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
 Block Tower TD |  Nordhold | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.3% positive (30 reviews) | 85.8% positive (1,392 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MyDreamForever, Tazdraperm | StunForge |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Block Tower TD (2023) is 2 years older than Nordhold (2025).
- Nordhold scores higher on Steam reviews (85.8% positive) than Block Tower TD (73.3% positive).
- Block Tower TD is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Nordhold (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Block Tower TD is Deck Verified, Nordhold is Deck Playable.
Block Tower TD vs Nordhold — FAQ
- Should I play Block Tower TD or Nordhold first?
- If you want chronology, Block Tower TD (2023) came out before Nordhold (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 Tower TD and Nordhold similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.