Choose Aldriak, the advent of a new world
Choose Aldriak, the advent of a new world if you want the Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. Aldriak, the advent of a new world launched in 2024.
Aldriak, the advent of a new world vs Drowning Ashes
Aldriak, the advent of a new world and Drowning Ashes both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Aldriak, the advent of a new world (2024) is 1 year older than Drowning Ashes (2025). Drowning Ashes is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Aldriak, the advent of a new world (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 an Adventure and Early Access game with DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Drowning Ashes launched in 2025.
Both Aldriak, the advent of a new world and Drowning Ashes sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Aldriak, the advent of a new world |  Drowning Ashes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Return to Play | Elston Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Aldriak, the advent of a new world (2024) is 1 year older than Drowning Ashes (2025).
- Drowning Ashes is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Aldriak, the advent of a new world (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Drowning Ashes is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Aldriak, the advent of a new world has no Deck rating yet.
Aldriak, the advent of a new world vs Drowning Ashes — FAQ
- Should I play Aldriak, the advent of a new world or Drowning Ashes first?
- If you want chronology, Aldriak, the advent of a new world (2024) 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 Aldriak, the advent of a new world and Drowning Ashes similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.