Choose MineDrill Redux
Choose MineDrill Redux if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. MineDrill Redux launched in 2018.
MineDrill Redux vs B1700
MineDrill Redux and B1700 both land in Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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 Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. MineDrill Redux (2018) is 6 years older than B1700 (2024). MineDrill Redux is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than B1700 (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 B1700
Choose B1700 if you want an Action, Massively Multiplayer, and Free To Play game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. B1700 launched in 2024.
Both MineDrill Redux and B1700 sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure 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
 MineDrill Redux |  B1700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Fazzle | Evraday ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- MineDrill Redux (2018) is 6 years older than B1700 (2024).
- MineDrill Redux is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than B1700 (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- B1700 has co-op; MineDrill Redux does not.
MineDrill Redux vs B1700 — FAQ
- Should I play MineDrill Redux or B1700 first?
- If you want chronology, MineDrill Redux (2018) came out before B1700 (2024). 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 MineDrill Redux and B1700 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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 MineDrill Redux have multiplayer like B1700?
- No. B1700 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while MineDrill Redux is listed as single-player only.