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The Block

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First release
Dec 16, 2022
Developer
Paul Schnepf
Engine
Unity
Genres
Indie · Sandbox, Historical
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)

The Block is the world's smallest city builder. Place randomly generated buildings on a square and watch your tiny city block come to life!

Also known as The Block.exe

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Storyline
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!Read more

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!

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Dec 16, 2022
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
building, builder, city builder

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Steam users rate this Mixed, 174 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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