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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Very Positive (293) - 84% of the 293 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Jul 24, 2018
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“In a year with more than a few solid platformers, Semblance still manages to stand out.”
9/10 – Destructoid

“A slight but smart adventure it's hard not to be charmed by.”
[Recommended] – Eurogamer

“This is a properly good debut from South African developer Nyamakop, and a genuinely interesting take on puzzle platforming.”
Rock, Paper, Shotgun

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.

System Requirements

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    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 8 / 7
    • Processor: 2.0 GHz CPU (Dual Core recommended)
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: ATi Radeon HD 2400 or NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or better
    • DirectX: Version 9.0c
    • Storage: 2700 MB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
    • Additional 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.
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: OS X version Lion 10.7, or later.
    • Processor: Intel Mac
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8600M or better / ATi Radeon 2400 or better
    • Storage: 2700 MB available space
    • Additional 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
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.

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