Choose Gem Forge
Choose Gem Forge if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gem Forge launched in 2016.
Gem Forge vs XOverse
Gem Forge and XOverse both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Casual on Steam. Gem Forge (2016) is 8 years older than XOverse (2024). Gem Forge is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than XOverse (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 XOverse
Choose XOverse if you want a Strategy game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. XOverse launched in 2024.
Both Gem Forge and XOverse sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Gem Forge |  XOverse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (29 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Bogemic Games | Slatsamer Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Gem Forge (2016) is 8 years older than XOverse (2024).
- Gem Forge is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than XOverse (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Gem Forge vs XOverse — FAQ
- Should I play Gem Forge or XOverse first?
- If you want chronology, Gem Forge (2016) came out before XOverse (2024). 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 Gem Forge and XOverse similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Does Gem Forge have multiplayer like XOverse?
- No. XOverse supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Gem Forge is listed as single-player only.