Choose Kin's Chronicle
Choose Kin's Chronicle if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Kin's Chronicle launched in 2021.
Kin's Chronicle vs Drowning Ashes
Kin's Chronicle and Drowning Ashes both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Kin's Chronicle (2021) is 4 years older than Drowning Ashes (2025). Kin's Chronicle 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 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 Kin's Chronicle and Drowning Ashes sit in Indie, Adventure, and 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
 Kin's Chronicle |  Drowning Ashes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | flashdim | Elston Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Kin's Chronicle (2021) is 4 years older than Drowning Ashes (2025).
- Kin's Chronicle is free; Drowning Ashes is paid (4.99 USD).
- Drowning Ashes is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Kin's Chronicle has no Deck rating yet.
Kin's Chronicle vs Drowning Ashes — FAQ
- Should I play Kin's Chronicle or Drowning Ashes first?
- If you want chronology, Kin's Chronicle (2021) 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 Kin's Chronicle and Drowning Ashes similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
- Is Kin's Chronicle free?
- Yes — Kin's Chronicle is a free-to-play Steam title. Drowning Ashes is paid (4.99 USD).