Semblance
Released Jul 2018
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.
85% positive · 401 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Semblance launched on July 24, 2018 as a complete, self-contained platformer with three worlds, a full narrative, and no post-launch content plans announced. The developer shipped two polish patches in August and October 2018 to address bugs and quality-of-life issues — the last of these also released the game's original soundtrack. Since October 22, 2018, there have been no further developer communications of any kind. The store description presents the game as a finished product with a defined scope (three worlds, a complete story), and there are no DLC listings, roadmaps, or announcements of additional content. The game launched complete and has remained so.
Evidence
Semblance officially launched as a complete platformer with three worlds and a full narrative.
Patch v1.0.3 with usability improvements and OST release. Last developer communication on record.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Good Shepherd Entertainment
Achievements
14
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
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. What if platforms were actually part of the gameplay, part of the way you solved problems?
Explore a world where the default is soft, where the property of 'hardness' doesn't exist. Each of the game's three worlds explore a new consequence of a planet that can shift, change and deform. Beat back the strange, crystalline infection of hard material by freeing the world's life essences and uncover the dark cause for its appearance
- Unique and innovative deforming platform gameplay:
Can’t reach a collectible? Just deform and elevate a piece of the ground so that the point you jump from is higher. Nasty spikes in the way? Just deform and push-down the ground lower so that you can pass by. Squish, bounce, squash and transform the world- and yourself to solve problems. - Beautiful Minimalist Aesthetic Design:
Explore 3 worlds bursting with colorful minimalist charm, quirky critters, and calming vistas. Become hypnotized by each world's dynamically layered score, each with a hint of African aural distinction. - Explore non-linearly
The game allows you to move between puzzles as you wish, never forcing you to find a solution in order to progress and enabling you to come back later. Similarly, the game's narrative is presented expansively, allowing you to explore- and piece together the story for yourself as you roam the game.
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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