Choose Semblance
Choose Semblance if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Semblance launched in 2018.
Semblance vs Quick Square
Semblance and Quick Square 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. Semblance (2018) is 3 years older than Quick Square (2021). Quick Square is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Semblance (1.19 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 Quick Square
Choose Quick Square if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Quick Square launched in 2021.
Both Semblance and Quick Square sit in Action, 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 |  Quick Square | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (160 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nyamakop | FreeAnimals_Software |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Semblance (2018) is 3 years older than Quick Square (2021).
- Quick Square is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Semblance (1.19 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Semblance is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Quick Square has no Deck rating yet.
Semblance vs Quick Square — FAQ
- Should I play Semblance or Quick Square first?
- If you want chronology, Semblance (2018) came out before Quick Square (2021). 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 Quick Square 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.
- Does Semblance run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Semblance is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Quick Square doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.