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 Phobophobia 1.0 – The Experiment
New Face On The Block and Phobophobia 1.0 – The Experiment 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. Phobophobia 1.0 – The Experiment (2025) is 1 year older than New Face On The Block (2026). New Face On The Block scores higher on Steam reviews (88.5% positive) than Phobophobia 1.0 – The Experiment (50% 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 Phobophobia 1.0 – The Experiment
Choose Phobophobia 1.0 – The Experiment if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Phobophobia 1.0 – The Experiment launched in 2025.
Both New Face On The Block and Phobophobia 1.0 – The Experiment 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 |  Phobophobia 1.0 – The Experiment | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.5% positive (52 reviews) | 50% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Yellow Basement Games | ghoSTudio games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Phobophobia 1.0 – The Experiment (2025) is 1 year older than New Face On The Block (2026).
- New Face On The Block scores higher on Steam reviews (88.5% positive) than Phobophobia 1.0 – The Experiment (50% positive).
- Phobophobia 1.0 – The Experiment is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than New Face On The Block (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- New Face On The Block is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Phobophobia 1.0 – The Experiment has no Deck rating yet.
New Face On The Block vs Phobophobia 1.0 – The Experiment — FAQ
- Should I play New Face On The Block or Phobophobia 1.0 – The Experiment first?
- If you want chronology, Phobophobia 1.0 – The Experiment (2025) came out before New Face On The Block (2026). 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 New Face On The Block and Phobophobia 1.0 – The Experiment 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. Phobophobia 1.0 – The Experiment doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.