Choose Simmiland
Choose Simmiland if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Simmiland launched in 2018.
Simmiland vs Idle Blocks
Simmiland and Idle Blocks 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. Simmiland (2018) is 5 years older than Idle Blocks (2023). Idle Blocks is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Simmiland (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Idle Blocks
Choose Idle Blocks if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Idle Blocks launched in 2023.
Both Simmiland and Idle Blocks 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
 Simmiland |  Idle Blocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (839 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sokpop Collective | Pixel Fox |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Simmiland (2018) is 5 years older than Idle Blocks (2023).
- Idle Blocks is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Simmiland (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Simmiland is Deck Verified, Idle Blocks is Deck Playable.
Simmiland vs Idle Blocks — FAQ
- Should I play Simmiland or Idle Blocks first?
- If you want chronology, Simmiland (2018) came out before Idle Blocks (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 Simmiland and Idle Blocks 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.