A slight but smart adventure it's hard not to be charmed by.


Semblance
2018 Good Shepherd Entertainment75Good
Playtime
ShortTypically 4 hours
Playable on
- GeForce NOW
- Steam DeckVerified
- Steam MachineVerified
Available on
- $9.99
- $9.99
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- July 24, 2018
- Developer
- Nyamakop
- Publisher
- Good Shepherd Entertainment
- Themes
Overview
Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head.
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Reception
- Metacritic74from 29 reviews
- OpenCritic76from 28 reviews
Although the blob looks friendly and soft in Semblance, the puzzles are sometimes tough.
Semblance is fun game that nails the fundamentals, but the limited scope and brevity don't allow it the opportunity to really shine. Puzzle-platform fans will enjoy what is on offer here but will be left wanting for more.
By letting you morph the environment, Semblance is a new twist on the puzzler, asking you to creatively solve its challenges. New mechanics keep things fresh throughout, but also highlight what could have been if the game were longer and its ideas developed further.
I love that Semblance is challenging, and its presentation is lovely as well. It has a unique look, full of organic shapes and eye-catching colors. Though it's light on story, it's worth dying a few dozen times to experience.

























