Upside Down vs Semblance
Upside Down and Semblance both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Upside Down (2017) is 1 year older than Semblance (2018). Semblance scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Upside Down (78.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Upside Down |  Semblance | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.9% positive (161 reviews) | 85% positive (160 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | EGAMER | Nyamakop |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Upside Down (2017) is 1 year older than Semblance (2018).
- Semblance scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Upside Down (78.9% positive).
- Semblance is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Upside Down (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Upside Down is Deck Playable, Semblance is Deck Verified.
Upside Down vs Semblance — FAQ
- Which is better, Upside Down or Semblance?
- On Steam reviews Semblance scores higher (85% positive) than Upside Down (78.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Semblance is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Upside Down or Semblance first?
- If you want chronology, Upside Down (2017) 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 Upside Down and Semblance similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.