As We Descend vs Frostrain 2
As We Descend and Frostrain 2 both land in Strategy, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. As We Descend (2025) is 1 year older than Frostrain 2 (2026). Frostrain 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (93% positive) than As We Descend (91.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
As We Descend | Frostrain 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 13.39 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (560 reviews) | 93% positive (43 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Box Dragon | nemonan |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- As We Descend (2025) is 1 year older than Frostrain 2 (2026).
- Frostrain 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (93% positive) than As We Descend (91.6% positive).
- Frostrain 2 is currently ~18% cheaper on Steam than As We Descend (10.99 USD vs. 13.39 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
As We Descend vs Frostrain 2 — FAQ
- Should I play As We Descend or Frostrain 2 first?
- If you want chronology, As We Descend (2025) came out before Frostrain 2 (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 Frostrain 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Early Access 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.

