Choose Deck of Ashes
Choose Deck of Ashes if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deck of Ashes launched in 2020.
Deck of Ashes vs Roguebook
Deck of Ashes and Roguebook both land in Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Deck of Ashes (2020) is 1 year older than Roguebook (2021). Roguebook scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than Deck of Ashes (62.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Roguebook
Choose Roguebook if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85.1% positive across 1,911 reviews.
Both Deck of Ashes and Roguebook sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Deck of Ashes |  Roguebook | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 62.5% positive (315 reviews) | 85.1% positive (1,911 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | AYGames | Abrakam Entertainment SA |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Deck of Ashes (2020) is 1 year older than Roguebook (2021).
- Roguebook scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than Deck of Ashes (62.5% positive).
- Deck of Ashes is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Roguebook (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Deck of Ashes vs Roguebook — FAQ
- Which is better, Deck of Ashes or Roguebook?
- On Steam reviews Roguebook scores higher (85.1% positive) than Deck of Ashes (62.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Roguebook is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Deck of Ashes or Roguebook first?
- If you want chronology, Deck of Ashes (2020) came out before Roguebook (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Deck of Ashes and Roguebook similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.