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Inner Ashes vs The Haunting of Joni Evers

Inner Ashes and The Haunting of Joni Evers both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Inner Ashes (2023) is 2 years older than The Haunting of Joni Evers (2025). The Haunting of Joni Evers scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Inner Ashes (92.3% 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 Inner Ashes

Choose Inner Ashes if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Inner Ashes launched in 2023.

Choose The Haunting of Joni Evers

Choose The Haunting of Joni Evers if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Haunting of Joni Evers launched in 2025.

Both Inner Ashes and The Haunting of Joni Evers sit in 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

Inner Ashes vs The Haunting of Joni Evers — Steam metadata comparison
Inner Ashes — Steam game coverInner AshesThe Haunting of Joni Evers — Steam game coverThe Haunting of Joni Evers
Released20232025
GenresIndie, AdventureIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Verified
Price11.99 USD8.99 USD
Steam reviews92.3% positive (13 reviews)95% positive (100 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersCalathea Game StudioCauseway Studios

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Inner Ashes vs The Haunting of Joni Evers — FAQ

Should I play Inner Ashes or The Haunting of Joni Evers first?
If you want chronology, Inner Ashes (2023) came out before The Haunting of Joni Evers (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 Inner Ashes and The Haunting of Joni Evers similar?
They overlap on 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.
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