Choose Spectrum
Choose Spectrum if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Spectrum launched in 2016.
Spectrum vs Semblance
Spectrum and Semblance both land in Indie, Adventure 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 on Steam. Spectrum (2016) is 2 years older than Semblance (2018). Spectrum is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Semblance (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Semblance
Choose Semblance if you want an Action and Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Semblance launched in 2018.
Both Spectrum and Semblance sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Spectrum |  Semblance | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 85% positive (160 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 3D Avenue | Nyamakop |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Spectrum (2016) is 2 years older than Semblance (2018).
- Spectrum is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Semblance (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Semblance is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Spectrum has no Deck rating yet.
Spectrum vs Semblance — FAQ
- Should I play Spectrum or Semblance first?
- If you want chronology, Spectrum (2016) came out before Semblance (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 Spectrum and Semblance similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.