Choose Blast-off
Choose Blast-off if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Blast-off launched in 2018.
Blast-off vs Sullen
Blast-off and Sullen both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Sullen (2016) is 2 years older than Blast-off (2018). Sullen is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Blast-off (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Sullen
Choose Sullen if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Sullen launched in 2016.
Both Blast-off and Sullen sit in Action and 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
 Blast-off |  Sullen | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (113 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Quad-Games | Chris Charbonneau |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Sullen (2016) is 2 years older than Blast-off (2018).
- Sullen is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Blast-off (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Blast-off vs Sullen — FAQ
- Should I play Blast-off or Sullen first?
- If you want chronology, Sullen (2016) came out before Blast-off (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 Blast-off and Sullen similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do Blast-off and Sullen both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.