Semblance

A puzzle platformer where you reshape terrain to create paths

Nyamakop · Published by Good Shepherd Entertainment · Released Jul 24, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 84% of 336
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 8 years ago; Oct 22, 2018
Minimum PC: HD 2400; 1 GB RAM · 2.6 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Semblance?

Semblance is a single-player, side-scrolling puzzle platformer spanning three soft, deformable worlds, where freeing life essences counters a crystalline infection. You raise or lower the ground, change your character's shape, and jump past hazards to reach collectibles. You can move between puzzles and return to unsolved ones later.

For you if...

+you prefer short puzzle games with mostly gentle difficulty
+you like colorful minimalist art and a quiet atmosphere

Not for you if...

−you want platforming without precise jumps or timed obstacles

What players say

84% of 336 reviews are positive

Players praise the terrain-shaping mechanic and the varied ways puzzles use it. The most common complaints concern finicky controls and inconsistent movement, which players say can make executing a solution frustrating even after they understand it.

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Semblance system requirements

Minimum: HD 2400, 1 GB RAM, 2.6 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 8 / 7
Processor: 2.0 GHz CPU (Dual Core recommended)
Graphics: ATi Radeon HD 2400 or NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or better
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 2700 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Notes: For systems under the minimum requirements: although old machines will run the game they may cause considerable lag making progression through the game extremely difficult.

Does Semblance have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Semblance run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 14
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does Semblance use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam