Choose Semblance
Choose Semblance if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Semblance launched in 2018.
Semblance vs PATH BALL
Semblance and PATH BALL both land in Indie, 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, Casual on Steam. Semblance (2018) is 7 years older than PATH BALL (2025). PATH BALL is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Semblance (2.99 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 PATH BALL
Choose PATH BALL if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. PATH BALL launched in 2025.
Both Semblance and PATH BALL sit in Indie 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 |  PATH BALL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (160 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nyamakop | SEKTOR GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Semblance (2018) is 7 years older than PATH BALL (2025).
- PATH BALL is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Semblance (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Semblance is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; PATH BALL has no Deck rating yet.
Semblance vs PATH BALL — FAQ
- Should I play Semblance or PATH BALL first?
- If you want chronology, Semblance (2018) came out before PATH BALL (2025). 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 PATH BALL similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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. PATH BALL doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.