Choose Gem Hunter
Choose Gem Hunter if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gem Hunter launched in 2017.
Gem Hunter vs ArcSine
Gem Hunter and ArcSine both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Gem Hunter (2017) is 7 years older than ArcSine (2024). Gem Hunter is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than ArcSine (5.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 ArcSine
Choose ArcSine if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ArcSine launched in 2024.
Both Gem Hunter and ArcSine sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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 Hunter |  ArcSine | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 100% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | FoxLeap | Prop Logic |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Gem Hunter (2017) is 7 years older than ArcSine (2024).
- Gem Hunter is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than ArcSine (5.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
Gem Hunter vs ArcSine — FAQ
- Should I play Gem Hunter or ArcSine first?
- If you want chronology, Gem Hunter (2017) came out before ArcSine (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 Hunter and ArcSine similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.