Choose Volgarr the Viking II
Choose Volgarr the Viking II if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Volgarr the Viking II launched in 2024.
Volgarr the Viking II vs Drakula's Ascension
Volgarr the Viking II and Drakula's Ascension 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. Volgarr the Viking II (2024) is 1 year older than Drakula's Ascension (2025). Drakula's Ascension is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Volgarr the Viking II (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Drakula's Ascension
Choose Drakula's Ascension if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Steam Input API Support, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Drakula's Ascension launched in 2025.
Both Volgarr the Viking II and Drakula's Ascension sit in Action, 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
 Volgarr the Viking II |  Drakula's Ascension | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.2% positive (65 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Digital Eclipse, Crazy Viking Studios | Darkspyre Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Volgarr the Viking II (2024) is 1 year older than Drakula's Ascension (2025).
- Drakula's Ascension is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Volgarr the Viking II (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Volgarr the Viking II is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Drakula's Ascension has no Deck rating yet.
Volgarr the Viking II vs Drakula's Ascension — FAQ
- Should I play Volgarr the Viking II or Drakula's Ascension first?
- If you want chronology, Volgarr the Viking II (2024) came out before Drakula's Ascension (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 Volgarr the Viking II and Drakula's Ascension 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.
- Does Volgarr the Viking II run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Volgarr the Viking II is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Drakula's Ascension doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.