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The Block

The Block

Released: 12/16/2022

The Block is the world's smallest city builder - a bite sized experience for city builder fans short on time / money / attention / all of the above. Each level is slightly different and can be completed in a matter of minutes. Build up a tiny but perfectly formed city block from randomly generated tiles, try out a variety of colour palettes and map sizes, then sit back, relax, and bask in the glory of your adorable creation! Like my last project The Ramp, The Block is designed more as a ‘digital toy’ than a game: a short, satisfying experience that’ll make your day a little bit better and costs less than a slice of pizza. Thanks for checking out my page! If you have any questions or feedback, I’m all ears.

The Block is the world's smallest city builder - a bite sized experience for city builder fans short on time / money / attention / all of the above. Each level is slightly different and can be completed in a matter of minutes. Build up a tiny but perfectly formed city block from randomly generated tiles, try out a variety of colour palettes and map sizes, then sit back, relax, and bask in the glory of your adorable creation! Like my last project The Ramp, The Block is designed more as a ‘digital toy’ than a game: a short, satisfying experience that’ll make your day a little bit better and costs less than a slice of pizza. Thanks for checking out my page! If you have any questions or feedback, I’m all ears.

The Block is the world's smallest city builder - a bite sized experience for city builder fans short on time / money / attention / all of the above. Each level is slightly different and can be completed in a matter of minutes. Build up a tiny but perfectly formed city block from randomly generated tiles, try out a variety of colour palettes and map sizes, then sit back, relax, and bask in the glory of your adorable creation! Like my last project The Ramp, The Block is designed more as a ‘digital toy’ than a game: a short, satisfying experience that’ll make your day a little bit better and costs less than a slice of pizza. Thanks for checking out my page! If you have any questions or feedback, I’m all ears.

Critics
71
Steam
72

Score Breakdown

71.0

Critic Average

5 reviews

72

Steam User Score

185 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-0.9
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-0.9

Average of both sources

Review Timing

5 launch window (100%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 5 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 71.0/100. Critics score this game 0.9 points lower than Steam users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 5)+
  1. Sean DaviesviaFingerGuns
    Jan 21, 2023·Launch window
    60/100View review
    Steam 71.9/100 · -11.9 pts
  2. Chloe OsbornviaRapid Reviews UK
    Jan 16, 2023·Launch window
    60/100View review
    Steam 71.9/100 · -11.9 pts
  3. GameGrin StaffviaGameGrin
    Dec 27, 2022·Launch window
    85/100View review
    Steam 71.9/100 · +13.1 pts
  4. Jordan HelmviaHardcore Gamer
    Dec 18, 2022·Launch window
    70/100View review
    Steam 71.9/100 · -1.9 pts
  5. Paula MooreviaLadiesGamers.com
    Dec 16, 2022·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 71.9/100 · +8.1 pts