GemCraft: Chasing Shadows vs GemCraft: Frostborn Wrath

Chasing Shadows teaches gem jobs with nine colors. Frostborn Wrath is the later, harsher chapter with fewer gems, new buildings, and larger fields. Here is which to play first.

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DetailGemCraft: Chasing ShadowsGemCraft: Frostborn Wrath
StyleClassic Tower DefenseClassic Tower Defense
PC platformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckPlayablePlayable
Steam pricePaidPaid
Co-op (Steam)None listedNone listed
PvP (Steam)NoNo
Android——
iPhone / iPad——
Released on Steam2015-04-302020-01-10
TowerWard tagsfantasy, replayablefantasy, replayable

GemCraft: Chasing Shadows

Deep magic tower defense with gem combining and long endurance runs.

  • Windows
  • Deck Playable

Steam

GemCraft: Frostborn Wrath

Deep magic tower defense with gem combining, endurance runs, and Frostborn setting.

  • Windows
  • Deck Playable

Steam

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