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E-Startup vs Blockchain Tycoon

E-Startup and Blockchain Tycoon both land in Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. E-Startup (2018) is 3 years older than Blockchain Tycoon (2021). Blockchain Tycoon scores higher on Steam reviews (52% positive) than E-Startup (47.5% 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 E-Startup

Choose E-Startup if it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. E-Startup launched in 2018.

Choose Blockchain Tycoon

Choose Blockchain Tycoon if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Blockchain Tycoon launched in 2021.

Both E-Startup and Blockchain Tycoon sit in Indie and Simulation 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

E-Startup vs Blockchain Tycoon — Steam metadata comparison
E-Startup — Steam game coverE-StartupBlockchain Tycoon — Steam game coverBlockchain Tycoon
Released20182021
GenresIndie, SimulationStrategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price1.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews47.5% positive (59 reviews)52% positive (25 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPolytale GamesWamill

Side by side

E-Startup vs Blockchain Tycoon — FAQ

Should I play E-Startup or Blockchain Tycoon first?
If you want chronology, E-Startup (2018) came out before Blockchain Tycoon (2021). 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 E-Startup and Blockchain Tycoon similar?
They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.
E-Startup vs Blockchain Tycoon — Verdict (2026) · imho.run