Choose Block The Monster
Choose Block The Monster if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Block The Monster launched in 2023.
Block The Monster vs SHIJIE XIUXIAN
Block The Monster and SHIJIE XIUXIAN both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Block The Monster (2023) is 1 year older than SHIJIE XIUXIAN (2024). SHIJIE XIUXIAN is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Block The Monster (1.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 SHIJIE XIUXIAN
Choose SHIJIE XIUXIAN if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. SHIJIE XIUXIAN launched in 2024.
Both Block The Monster and SHIJIE XIUXIAN sit in Strategy 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 The Monster |  SHIJIE XIUXIAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hit the Healing | SUIYI PLAYER |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Block The Monster (2023) is 1 year older than SHIJIE XIUXIAN (2024).
- SHIJIE XIUXIAN is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Block The Monster (1.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
Block The Monster vs SHIJIE XIUXIAN — FAQ
- Should I play Block The Monster or SHIJIE XIUXIAN first?
- If you want chronology, Block The Monster (2023) came out before SHIJIE XIUXIAN (2024). 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 The Monster and SHIJIE XIUXIAN similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.