Choose Cursed Gem
Choose Cursed Gem if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Cursed Gem launched in 2020.
Cursed Gem vs Path of Sacrifice
Cursed Gem and Path of Sacrifice both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Cursed Gem (2020) is 1 year older than Path of Sacrifice (2021). Cursed Gem is free; Path of Sacrifice is paid (3.99 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 Path of Sacrifice
Choose Path of Sacrifice if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Path of Sacrifice launched in 2021.
Both Cursed Gem and Path of Sacrifice sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Cursed Gem |  Path of Sacrifice | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (40 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | AikonCWD | 谜之老六 |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Cursed Gem (2020) is 1 year older than Path of Sacrifice (2021).
- Cursed Gem is free; Path of Sacrifice is paid (3.99 USD).
Cursed Gem vs Path of Sacrifice — FAQ
- Should I play Cursed Gem or Path of Sacrifice first?
- If you want chronology, Cursed Gem (2020) came out before Path of Sacrifice (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 Cursed Gem and Path of Sacrifice similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Is Cursed Gem free?
- Yes — Cursed Gem is a free-to-play Steam title. Path of Sacrifice is paid (3.99 USD).