Choose Slidetracked
Choose Slidetracked if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Slidetracked launched in 2022.
Slidetracked vs Ascend Factory
Slidetracked and Ascend Factory both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Slidetracked (2022) is 2 years older than Ascend Factory (2024). Ascend Factory is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Slidetracked (2.99 USD vs. 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 Ascend Factory
Choose Ascend Factory if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ascend Factory launched in 2024.
Both Slidetracked and Ascend Factory sit in Indie 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
 Slidetracked |  Ascend Factory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (12 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RTGR Games | Matlyce Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Slidetracked (2022) is 2 years older than Ascend Factory (2024).
- Ascend Factory is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Slidetracked (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Slidetracked vs Ascend Factory — FAQ
- Should I play Slidetracked or Ascend Factory first?
- If you want chronology, Slidetracked (2022) came out before Ascend Factory (2024). 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 Slidetracked and Ascend Factory similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.