Choose UNO
Choose UNO if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 26,314 Steam reviews back the pick.
UNO vs Gem Rush
UNO 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. UNO (2017) is 1 year older than Gem Rush (2018). Gem Rush scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than UNO (70% 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 Steam Turn Notifications. Gem Rush launched in 2018.
Both UNO and Gem Rush sit in Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 UNO |  Gem Rush | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70% positive (26,314 reviews) | 92.9% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Ubisoft Entertainment | Quicksilver Software, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- UNO (2017) is 1 year older than Gem Rush (2018).
- Gem Rush scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than UNO (70% positive).
- Gem Rush is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than UNO (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- UNO is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Gem Rush has no Deck rating yet.
UNO vs Gem Rush — FAQ
- Should I play UNO or Gem Rush first?
- If you want chronology, UNO (2017) 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 UNO 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.
- Do both UNO and Gem Rush have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: UNO ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Gem Rush ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Does UNO run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — UNO is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Gem Rush doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.