Choose New Face On The Block
Choose New Face On The Block if it matches what drew you to this matchup. New Face On The Block launched in 2026.
New Face On The Block vs The Strange Lights
New Face On The Block and The Strange Lights both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Both released in 2026. New Face On The Block scores higher on Steam reviews (88.5% positive) than The Strange Lights (85.2% 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 The Strange Lights
Choose The Strange Lights if you want an Adventure and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Strange Lights launched in 2026.
Both New Face On The Block and The Strange Lights sit in Indie 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
 New Face On The Block |  The Strange Lights | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.5% positive (52 reviews) | 85.2% positive (61 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Yellow Basement Games | JustTomcuk |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- New Face On The Block scores higher on Steam reviews (88.5% positive) than The Strange Lights (85.2% positive).
- The Strange Lights is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than New Face On The Block (3.49 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- New Face On The Block is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Strange Lights has no Deck rating yet.
New Face On The Block vs The Strange Lights — FAQ
- Are New Face On The Block and The Strange Lights similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does New Face On The Block run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — New Face On The Block is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Strange Lights doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.