Choose Gem Rush
Choose Gem Rush if you want the Steam Turn Notifications, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. Gem Rush launched in 2018.
Gem Rush vs Behind the Beyond: Ulti
Gem Rush and Behind the Beyond: Ulti both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Gem Rush (2018) is 6 years older than Behind the Beyond: Ulti (2024). Behind the Beyond: Ulti is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Gem Rush (4.99 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 Behind the Beyond: Ulti
Choose Behind the Beyond: Ulti if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Behind the Beyond: Ulti launched in 2024.
Both Gem Rush and Behind the Beyond: Ulti sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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 |  Behind the Beyond: Ulti | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (14 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Quicksilver Software, Inc. | Sugarpunch Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Gem Rush (2018) is 6 years older than Behind the Beyond: Ulti (2024).
- Behind the Beyond: Ulti is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Gem Rush (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Gem Rush vs Behind the Beyond: Ulti — FAQ
- Should I play Gem Rush or Behind the Beyond: Ulti first?
- If you want chronology, Gem Rush (2018) came out before Behind the Beyond: Ulti (2024). 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 Behind the Beyond: Ulti similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Do both Gem Rush and Behind the Beyond: Ulti 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; Behind the Beyond: Ulti ships Online Co-op, Co-op.