Choose AColony
Choose AColony if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. AColony launched in 2023.
AColony vs Ascent of Ashes
AColony and Ascent of Ashes both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. AColony (2023) is 2 years older than Ascent of Ashes (2025). AColony scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than Ascent of Ashes (70.8% 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 Ascent of Ashes
Choose Ascent of Ashes if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ascent of Ashes launched in 2025.
Both AColony and Ascent of Ashes sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 AColony |  Ascent of Ashes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.7% positive (58 reviews) | 70.8% positive (185 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | ZeroTris | Vivid Storm Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- AColony (2023) is 2 years older than Ascent of Ashes (2025).
- AColony scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than Ascent of Ashes (70.8% positive).
- Ascent of Ashes is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than AColony (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- AColony has co-op; Ascent of Ashes does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
AColony vs Ascent of Ashes — FAQ
- Should I play AColony or Ascent of Ashes first?
- If you want chronology, AColony (2023) came out before Ascent of Ashes (2025). 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 AColony and Ascent of Ashes similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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.
- Does Ascent of Ashes have multiplayer like AColony?
- No. AColony supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Ascent of Ashes is listed as single-player only.