Choose The Hive
Choose The Hive if you want an Indie game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. The Hive launched in 2016.
The Hive vs Block The Monster
The Hive and Block The Monster 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. The Hive (2016) is 7 years older than Block The Monster (2023). Block The Monster is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than The Hive (11.99 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.
Which should you pick?
Choose Block The Monster
Choose Block The Monster if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Block The Monster launched in 2023.
Both The Hive and Block The Monster 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
 The Hive |  Block The Monster | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.9% positive (226 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Skydome Entertainment | Hit the Healing |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- The Hive (2016) is 7 years older than Block The Monster (2023).
- Block The Monster is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than The Hive (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
The Hive vs Block The Monster — FAQ
- Should I play The Hive or Block The Monster first?
- If you want chronology, The Hive (2016) came out before Block The Monster (2023). 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 The Hive and Block The Monster 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.