Choose As We Descend
Choose As We Descend if you want an Early Access game with Adjustable Text Size and Adjustable Difficulty. As We Descend launched in 2025.
As We Descend vs Empire in Decay
As We Descend and Empire in Decay 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. As We Descend (2025) is 1 year older than Empire in Decay (2026). As We Descend is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Empire in Decay has no Deck rating yet. 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 Empire in Decay
Choose Empire in Decay if you want the Stereo Sound and Save Anytime side of the pairing. Empire in Decay launched in 2026.
Both As We Descend and Empire in Decay sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option, 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
 As We Descend |  Empire in Decay | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 13.39 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (560 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Box Dragon | Siesta Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- As We Descend (2025) is 1 year older than Empire in Decay (2026).
- As We Descend is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Empire in Decay has no Deck rating yet.
As We Descend vs Empire in Decay — FAQ
- Should I play As We Descend or Empire in Decay first?
- If you want chronology, As We Descend (2025) came out before Empire in Decay (2026). 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 As We Descend and Empire in Decay 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.
- Does As We Descend run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — As We Descend is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Empire in Decay doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.