Choose Job Simulator
Choose Job Simulator if you want an Action, Indie, and Simulation game with SteamVR Collectibles. 3,027 Steam reviews back the pick.
Job Simulator vs Blockworks
Job Simulator and Blockworks both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Job Simulator (2016) is 7 years older than Blockworks (2023). Blockworks scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Job Simulator (91.6% 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 Blockworks
Choose Blockworks if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Blockworks launched in 2023.
Both Job Simulator and Blockworks sit in Casual on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 Job Simulator |  Blockworks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (3,027 reviews) | 95.2% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Owlchemy Labs | Elastic Sea |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Job Simulator (2016) is 7 years older than Blockworks (2023).
- Blockworks scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Job Simulator (91.6% positive).
- Blockworks is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Job Simulator (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Job Simulator vs Blockworks — FAQ
- Should I play Job Simulator or Blockworks first?
- If you want chronology, Job Simulator (2016) came out before Blockworks (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 Job Simulator and Blockworks similar?
- They overlap on 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.