Choose Semblance
Choose Semblance if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Semblance launched in 2018.
Semblance vs Super Phantom Cat
Semblance and Super Phantom Cat 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 1 year older than Super Phantom Cat (2019). Semblance scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Super Phantom Cat (70.8% 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 Super Phantom Cat
Choose Super Phantom Cat if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Super Phantom Cat launched in 2019.
Both Semblance and Super Phantom Cat 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 |  Super Phantom Cat | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (160 reviews) | 70.8% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nyamakop | Veewo Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Semblance (2018) is 1 year older than Super Phantom Cat (2019).
- Semblance scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Super Phantom Cat (70.8% positive).
- Super Phantom Cat is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Semblance (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Semblance is Deck Verified, Super Phantom Cat is Deck Playable.
Semblance vs Super Phantom Cat — FAQ
- Should I play Semblance or Super Phantom Cat first?
- If you want chronology, Semblance (2018) came out before Super Phantom Cat (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 Super Phantom Cat 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.