Choose Blockchain Tycoon
Choose Blockchain Tycoon if you want a Casual experience. Blockchain Tycoon launched in 2021.
Blockchain Tycoon vs Merchant of the Skies
Blockchain Tycoon and Merchant of the Skies both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Merchant of the Skies (2020) is 1 year older than Blockchain Tycoon (2021). Merchant of the Skies scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Blockchain Tycoon (52% 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 Merchant of the Skies
Choose Merchant of the Skies if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Merchant of the Skies launched in 2020.
Both Blockchain Tycoon and Merchant of the Skies sit in Strategy, 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
 Blockchain Tycoon |  Merchant of the Skies | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 52% positive (25 reviews) | 88.9% positive (880 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wamill | Coldwild Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Merchant of the Skies (2020) is 1 year older than Blockchain Tycoon (2021).
- Merchant of the Skies scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Blockchain Tycoon (52% positive).
- Merchant of the Skies is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Blockchain Tycoon (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Merchant of the Skies is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Blockchain Tycoon has no Deck rating yet.
Blockchain Tycoon vs Merchant of the Skies — FAQ
- Should I play Blockchain Tycoon or Merchant of the Skies first?
- If you want chronology, Merchant of the Skies (2020) 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 Blockchain Tycoon and Merchant of the Skies similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.