Choose Semblance
Choose Semblance if you want an Action and Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Semblance launched in 2018.
Semblance vs I am Ball
Semblance and I am Ball both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Semblance (2018) is 1 year older than I am Ball (2019). I am Ball is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Semblance (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 I am Ball
Choose I am Ball if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. I am Ball launched in 2019.
Both Semblance and I am Ball sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Semblance |  I am Ball | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (160 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nyamakop | Emilios Manolidis |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Semblance (2018) is 1 year older than I am Ball (2019).
- I am Ball is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Semblance (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Semblance is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; I am Ball has no Deck rating yet.
Semblance vs I am Ball — FAQ
- Should I play Semblance or I am Ball first?
- If you want chronology, Semblance (2018) came out before I am Ball (2019). 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 Semblance and I am Ball similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Semblance run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Semblance is rated Deck Verified by Valve. I am Ball doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.