Choose Blight of the Immortals
Choose Blight of the Immortals if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Blight of the Immortals launched in 2016.
Blight of the Immortals vs Gem Rush
Blight of the Immortals and Gem Rush both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Blight of the Immortals (2016) is 2 years older than Gem Rush (2018). Gem Rush scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Blight of the Immortals (66.7% 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 an Indie and Casual game with Steam Turn Notifications, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. Gem Rush launched in 2018.
Both Blight of the Immortals and Gem Rush sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Blight of the Immortals |  Gem Rush | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (51 reviews) | 92.9% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Iron Helmet Games | Quicksilver Software, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Blight of the Immortals (2016) is 2 years older than Gem Rush (2018).
- Gem Rush scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Blight of the Immortals (66.7% positive).
- Blight of the Immortals is free; Gem Rush is paid (9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Blight of the Immortals vs Gem Rush — FAQ
- Should I play Blight of the Immortals or Gem Rush first?
- If you want chronology, Blight of the Immortals (2016) 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 Blight of the Immortals and Gem Rush similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Blight of the Immortals and Gem Rush have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Blight of the Immortals ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Gem Rush ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Is Blight of the Immortals free?
- Yes — Blight of the Immortals is a free-to-play Steam title. Gem Rush is paid (9.99 USD).