Choose Arithmetic
Choose Arithmetic if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Arithmetic launched in 2025.
Arithmetic vs BLOCK+HOLE
Arithmetic and BLOCK+HOLE both land in Indie, Casual 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Both released in 2025. Arithmetic is free; BLOCK+HOLE is paid (3.99 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+HOLE
Choose BLOCK+HOLE if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. BLOCK+HOLE launched in 2025.
Both Arithmetic and BLOCK+HOLE sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Arithmetic |  BLOCK+HOLE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Free To Play, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (15 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SheepGames | CloudWhaleGameLab. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Both released in 2025.
- Arithmetic is free; BLOCK+HOLE is paid (3.99 USD).
Arithmetic vs BLOCK+HOLE — FAQ
- Are Arithmetic and BLOCK+HOLE similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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 Arithmetic free?
- Yes — Arithmetic is a free-to-play Steam title. BLOCK+HOLE is paid (3.99 USD).