Choose Semblance
Choose Semblance if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Semblance launched in 2018.
Semblance vs Heart Star
Semblance and Heart Star both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Semblance (2018) is 2 years older than Heart Star (2020). Heart Star scores higher on Steam reviews (98.3% positive) than Semblance (85% 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 Heart Star
Choose Heart Star if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Heart Star launched in 2020.
Both Semblance and Heart Star sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 Semblance |  Heart Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (160 reviews) | 98.3% positive (59 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nyamakop | Adventure Islands |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Semblance (2018) is 2 years older than Heart Star (2020).
- Heart Star scores higher on Steam reviews (98.3% positive) than Semblance (85% positive).
- Heart Star is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Semblance (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Semblance is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Heart Star has no Deck rating yet.
Semblance vs Heart Star — FAQ
- Should I play Semblance or Heart Star first?
- If you want chronology, Semblance (2018) came out before Heart Star (2020). 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 Heart Star similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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 Semblance run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Semblance is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Heart Star doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.