Choose Grim Dawn
Choose Grim Dawn if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 39,041 Steam reviews back the pick.
Grim Dawn vs Ash & Rust
Grim Dawn and Ash & Rust both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. Grim Dawn (2016) is 10 years older than Ash & Rust (2026). Grim Dawn scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than Ash & Rust (68.4% positive). 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 Ash & Rust
Choose Ash & Rust if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ash & Rust launched in 2026.
Both Grim Dawn and Ash & Rust sit in Action, Indie, and 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
 Grim Dawn |  Ash & Rust | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.1% positive (39,041 reviews) | 68.4% positive (57 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crate Entertainment | Ash and Rust Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Grim Dawn (2016) is 10 years older than Ash & Rust (2026).
- Grim Dawn scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than Ash & Rust (68.4% positive).
- Ash & Rust is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Grim Dawn (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Grim Dawn has co-op; Ash & Rust does not.
- Grim Dawn is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Ash & Rust has no Deck rating yet.
Grim Dawn vs Ash & Rust — FAQ
- Should I play Grim Dawn or Ash & Rust first?
- If you want chronology, Grim Dawn (2016) came out before Ash & Rust (2026). 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 Grim Dawn and Ash & Rust similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does Ash & Rust have multiplayer like Grim Dawn?
- No. Grim Dawn supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Ash & Rust is listed as single-player only.
- Does Grim Dawn run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Grim Dawn is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Ash & Rust doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.