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Halls of Torment vs Gems Of Evolution

Halls of Torment and Gems Of Evolution both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Halls of Torment (2024) is 1 year older than Gems Of Evolution (2025). Gems Of Evolution is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Halls of Torment (0.99 USD vs. 6.66 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 Halls of Torment

Choose Halls of Torment if you want a RPG game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 20,900 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Gems Of Evolution

Choose Gems Of Evolution if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gems Of Evolution launched in 2025.

Both Halls of Torment and Gems Of Evolution sit in Action and Indie 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

Halls of Torment vs Gems Of Evolution — Steam metadata comparison
Halls of Torment — Steam game coverHalls of TormentGems Of Evolution — Steam game coverGems Of Evolution
Released20242025
GenresAction, Indie, RPGAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price6.66 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews96.1% positive (20,900 reviews)3 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersChasing CarrotsKeep The Engine Games

Side by side

Halls of Torment vs Gems Of Evolution — FAQ

Should I play Halls of Torment or Gems Of Evolution first?
If you want chronology, Halls of Torment (2024) came out before Gems Of Evolution (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 Halls of Torment and Gems Of Evolution similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
Does Halls of Torment run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Halls of Torment is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Gems Of Evolution doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Halls of Torment vs Gems Of Evolution — Verdict (2026) · imho.run