Choose Cursed Gem
Choose Cursed Gem if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Cursed Gem launched in 2020.
Cursed Gem vs Dimension Shifter
Cursed Gem and Dimension Shifter 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 2 years older than Dimension Shifter (2022). Cursed Gem is free; Dimension Shifter is paid (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 Dimension Shifter
Choose Dimension Shifter if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Dimension Shifter launched in 2022.
Both Cursed Gem and Dimension Shifter 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 |  Dimension Shifter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (40 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | AikonCWD | Eyexapp Play, Eyexapp Creative |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Cursed Gem (2020) is 2 years older than Dimension Shifter (2022).
- Cursed Gem is free; Dimension Shifter is paid (4.99 USD).
Cursed Gem vs Dimension Shifter — FAQ
- Should I play Cursed Gem or Dimension Shifter first?
- If you want chronology, Cursed Gem (2020) came out before Dimension Shifter (2022). 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 Dimension Shifter 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. Dimension Shifter is paid (4.99 USD).