Choose Cursed Gem
Choose Cursed Gem if you want an Action 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 Sombra
Cursed Gem and Sombra both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Cursed Gem (2020) is 5 years older than Sombra (2025). Cursed Gem is free; Sombra is paid (5.99 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 Sombra
Choose Sombra if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Sombra launched in 2025.
Both Cursed Gem and Sombra sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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 |  Sombra | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (40 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | AikonCWD | SytoDev |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Cursed Gem (2020) is 5 years older than Sombra (2025).
- Cursed Gem is free; Sombra is paid (5.99 USD).
Cursed Gem vs Sombra — FAQ
- Should I play Cursed Gem or Sombra first?
- If you want chronology, Cursed Gem (2020) came out before Sombra (2025). 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 Sombra similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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. Sombra is paid (5.99 USD).