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Match Gem 99 vs XorO

Match Gem 99 and XorO both land in Indie, Massively Multiplayer 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, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. Match Gem 99 (2023) is 3 years older than XorO (2026). XorO is free; Match Gem 99 is paid (Price unknown). 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 Match Gem 99

Choose Match Gem 99 if you want a Casual experience. Match Gem 99 launched in 2023.

Choose XorO

Choose XorO if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. XorO launched in 2026.

Both Match Gem 99 and XorO sit in Indie and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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

Match Gem 99 vs XorO — Steam metadata comparison
Match Gem 99 — Steam game coverMatch Gem 99XorO — Steam game coverXorO
Released20232026
GenresIndie, Massively Multiplayer, CasualIndie, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
PricePrice unknownFree to play
Steam reviews4 reviews1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-playerMulti-player
DevelopersMinimum Studio Corp.TweenDev

Side by side

Match Gem 99 vs XorO — FAQ

Should I play Match Gem 99 or XorO first?
If you want chronology, Match Gem 99 (2023) came out before XorO (2026). 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 Match Gem 99 and XorO similar?
They overlap on Indie, Massively Multiplayer 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 XorO free?
Yes — XorO is a free-to-play Steam title. Match Gem 99 is paid (Price unknown).
Match Gem 99 vs XorO — Verdict (2026) · imho.run