Choose From the Ashes
Choose From the Ashes if it matches what drew you to this matchup. From the Ashes launched in 2022.
From the Ashes vs First Light
From the Ashes and First Light both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. From the Ashes (2022) is 1 year older than First Light (2023). First Light is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than From the Ashes (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 First Light
Choose First Light if it matches what drew you to this matchup. First Light launched in 2023.
Both From the Ashes and First Light sit in RPG 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
 From the Ashes |  First Light | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mage's Hat | Mage's Hat |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- From the Ashes (2022) is 1 year older than First Light (2023).
- First Light is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than From the Ashes (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
From the Ashes vs First Light — FAQ
- Should I play From the Ashes or First Light first?
- If you want chronology, From the Ashes (2022) came out before First Light (2023). 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 From the Ashes and First Light similar?
- They overlap on 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.