Choose Wormhole
Choose Wormhole if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Wormhole launched in 2022.
Wormhole vs I Wanna Ascend
Wormhole and I Wanna Ascend 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. Wormhole (2022) is 3 years older than I Wanna Ascend (2025). I Wanna Ascend is free; Wormhole is paid (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 I Wanna Ascend
Choose I Wanna Ascend if you want an Action and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. I Wanna Ascend launched in 2025.
Both Wormhole and I Wanna Ascend 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
 Wormhole |  I Wanna Ascend | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sol Studios | JANGSUE |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Wormhole (2022) is 3 years older than I Wanna Ascend (2025).
- I Wanna Ascend is free; Wormhole is paid (4.99 USD).
Wormhole vs I Wanna Ascend — FAQ
- Should I play Wormhole or I Wanna Ascend first?
- If you want chronology, Wormhole (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 Wormhole and I Wanna Ascend 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.
- Is I Wanna Ascend free?
- Yes — I Wanna Ascend is a free-to-play Steam title. Wormhole is paid (4.99 USD).