Choose Rappelz
Choose Rappelz if you want a Massively Multiplayer game with Multi-player and MMO. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Rappelz launched in 2022.
Rappelz vs Drowning Ashes
Rappelz and Drowning Ashes both land in RPG 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 are RPG games on Steam. Rappelz (2022) is 3 years older than Drowning Ashes (2025). Rappelz is free; Drowning Ashes is paid (4.99 USD). 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 Drowning Ashes
Choose Drowning Ashes if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Drowning Ashes launched in 2025.
Both Rappelz and Drowning Ashes sit in RPG 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
 Rappelz |  Drowning Ashes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.1% positive (37 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gala Lab Corp | Elston Studios |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Rappelz (2022) is 3 years older than Drowning Ashes (2025).
- Rappelz is free; Drowning Ashes is paid (4.99 USD).
- Drowning Ashes is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Rappelz has no Deck rating yet.
Rappelz vs Drowning Ashes — FAQ
- Should I play Rappelz or Drowning Ashes first?
- If you want chronology, Rappelz (2022) came out before Drowning 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 Rappelz and Drowning Ashes similar?
- They overlap on RPG 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 Drowning Ashes have multiplayer like Rappelz?
- No. Rappelz supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Drowning Ashes is listed as single-player only.
- Is Rappelz free?
- Yes — Rappelz is a free-to-play Steam title. Drowning Ashes is paid (4.99 USD).