PAX West 2025 Spotlight: Blocks for Babies

Prepare for a mashup that zips between nostalgia and chaos: Blocks for Babies is a roguelite shooter that dares to blend classic block-stacking with first-person mayhem. Instead of the usual gravity-bound drops, you’re packing a shotgun, blasting through your board while forming lines to reset the chaos. Each kill reshapes the playfield, blending 2D puzzle logic with gritty, fast-paced action. At PAX West 2025, we had a chat with Noah, lead developer on Blocks for Babies, to talk about how the team is working to bridge retro pixel art and brutal FPS thrills in the same stroke. From randomized runs packed with unique upgrades and weapon mods, to demonic bosses that punish - or forgive - your strategy, every session offers a fresh challenge. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when Tetris meets DOOM, this interview is your portal. Watch the full spotlight below to see how Blocks for Babies carves a space for itself as the most delightfully twisted puzzle shooter of the show.