Choose Gem Rush
Choose Gem Rush if you want a Casual experience. Gem Rush launched in 2018.
Gem Rush vs Wingspan
Gem Rush and Wingspan both land in Strategy, Indie 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Gem Rush (2018) is 2 years older than Wingspan (2020). Wingspan scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Gem Rush (92.9% 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 Wingspan
Choose Wingspan if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 6,321 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Gem Rush and Wingspan sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Turn Notifications, and Online PvP, 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
 Gem Rush |  Wingspan | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (14 reviews) | 95% positive (6,321 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Quicksilver Software, Inc. | Monster Couch |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Gem Rush (2018) is 2 years older than Wingspan (2020).
- Wingspan scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Gem Rush (92.9% positive).
- Wingspan is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Gem Rush (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Wingspan is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Gem Rush has no Deck rating yet.
Gem Rush vs Wingspan — FAQ
- Should I play Gem Rush or Wingspan first?
- If you want chronology, Gem Rush (2018) came out before Wingspan (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 Gem Rush and Wingspan similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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.
- Do both Gem Rush and Wingspan have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Gem Rush ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Wingspan ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.