SquareMan vs I Wanna Ascend
SquareMan and I Wanna Ascend both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. SquareMan (2022) is 3 years older than I Wanna Ascend (2025). I Wanna Ascend is free; SquareMan is paid (0.99 USD). 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
 SquareMan |  I Wanna Ascend | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RaphMoite | JANGSUE |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SquareMan (2022) is 3 years older than I Wanna Ascend (2025).
- I Wanna Ascend is free; SquareMan is paid (0.99 USD).
SquareMan vs I Wanna Ascend — FAQ
- Should I play SquareMan or I Wanna Ascend first?
- If you want chronology, SquareMan (2022) came out before I Wanna Ascend (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 SquareMan and I Wanna Ascend similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Is I Wanna Ascend free?
- Yes — I Wanna Ascend is a free-to-play Steam title. SquareMan is paid (0.99 USD).