Choose Gem Setter
Choose Gem Setter if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gem Setter launched in 2022.
Gem Setter vs PortalBox
Gem Setter and PortalBox both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Gem Setter (2022) is 2 years older than PortalBox (2024). Gem Setter is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than PortalBox (3.99 USD vs. 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 PortalBox
Choose PortalBox if it matches what drew you to this matchup. PortalBox launched in 2024.
Both Gem Setter and PortalBox sit in Strategy, Indie, 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
 Gem Setter |  PortalBox | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (21 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Onefin | FancygodGame |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Gem Setter (2022) is 2 years older than PortalBox (2024).
- Gem Setter is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than PortalBox (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Gem Setter vs PortalBox — FAQ
- Should I play Gem Setter or PortalBox first?
- If you want chronology, Gem Setter (2022) came out before PortalBox (2024). 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 Gem Setter and PortalBox similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.