Choose V Gate
Choose V Gate if you want a Simulation, Casual, and Early Access game with LAN PvP and LAN Co-op. V Gate launched in 2023.
V Gate vs Block Catching
V Gate and Block Catching both land in Action, 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 Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. V Gate (2023) is 3 years older than Block Catching (2026). Block Catching is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than V Gate (2.39 USD vs. 2.99 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 Block Catching
Choose Block Catching if you want a Massively Multiplayer and Free To Play game with Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Block Catching launched in 2026.
Both V Gate and Block Catching sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 V Gate |  Block Catching | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | ONUR GENCAY GÖKÇE | Justus Yew |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- V Gate (2023) is 3 years older than Block Catching (2026).
- Block Catching is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than V Gate (2.39 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
V Gate vs Block Catching — FAQ
- Should I play V Gate or Block Catching first?
- If you want chronology, V Gate (2023) came out before Block Catching (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 V Gate and Block Catching similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both V Gate and Block Catching have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: V Gate ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Block Catching ships Online Co-op, Co-op.