Choose Blockstorm
Choose Blockstorm if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 2,678 Steam reviews back the pick.
Blockstorm vs Gunscape
Blockstorm and Gunscape both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. Blockstorm (2015) is 1 year older than Gunscape (2016). Blockstorm scores higher on Steam reviews (76.4% positive) than Gunscape (65.5% 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 Gunscape
Choose Gunscape if you want the Shared/Split Screen and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Gunscape launched in 2016.
Both Blockstorm and Gunscape sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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
 Blockstorm |  Gunscape | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.4% positive (2,678 reviews) | 65.5% positive (55 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op |
| Developers | GhostShark | Blowfish Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Blockstorm (2015) is 1 year older than Gunscape (2016).
- Blockstorm scores higher on Steam reviews (76.4% positive) than Gunscape (65.5% positive).
- Blockstorm is free; Gunscape is paid (19.99 USD).
- Gunscape has co-op; Blockstorm does not.
- Blockstorm is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Gunscape has no Deck rating yet.
Blockstorm vs Gunscape — FAQ
- Should I play Blockstorm or Gunscape first?
- If you want chronology, Blockstorm (2015) came out before Gunscape (2016). 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 Blockstorm and Gunscape similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Is Blockstorm free?
- Yes — Blockstorm is a free-to-play Steam title. Gunscape is paid (19.99 USD).
- Does Blockstorm run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Blockstorm is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Gunscape doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.