Choose Backgammon Blitz
Choose Backgammon Blitz if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Backgammon Blitz launched in 2015.
Backgammon Blitz vs Gem Rush
Backgammon Blitz and Gem Rush both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Backgammon Blitz (2015) is 3 years older than Gem Rush (2018). Gem Rush scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Backgammon Blitz (53.4% positive). 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 Gem Rush
Choose Gem Rush if you want a Strategy and Indie game with Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Gem Rush launched in 2018.
Both Backgammon Blitz and Gem Rush sit in Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player and Steam Turn Notifications, 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
 Backgammon Blitz |  Gem Rush | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2018 |
| Genres | Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.4% positive (146 reviews) | 92.9% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | VooFoo Studios | Quicksilver Software, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Backgammon Blitz (2015) is 3 years older than Gem Rush (2018).
- Gem Rush scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Backgammon Blitz (53.4% positive).
- Backgammon Blitz is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Gem Rush (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Gem Rush has co-op; Backgammon Blitz does not.
Backgammon Blitz vs Gem Rush — FAQ
- Should I play Backgammon Blitz or Gem Rush first?
- If you want chronology, Backgammon Blitz (2015) came out before Gem Rush (2018). 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 Backgammon Blitz and Gem Rush similar?
- They overlap on 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.