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Block Story™ vs Exotic Matter

Block Story™ and Exotic Matter both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Block Story™ (2015) is 3 years older than Exotic Matter (2018). Block Story™ is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Exotic Matter (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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Block Story™ vs Exotic Matter — Steam metadata comparison
Block Story™ — Steam game coverBlock Story™Exotic Matter — Steam game coverExotic Matter
Released20152018
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price4.99 USD19.99 USD
Steam reviews81.4% positive (609 reviews)8 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBig Cube Interactive, LLCMobiusCode

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Block Story™ vs Exotic Matter — FAQ

Should I play Block Story™ or Exotic Matter first?
If you want chronology, Block Story™ (2015) came out before Exotic Matter (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 Block Story™ and Exotic Matter similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
Does Block Story™ run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Block Story™ is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Exotic Matter doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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