Choose Peaks of Yore
Choose Peaks of Yore if you want an Indie experience. 3,182 Steam reviews back the pick.
Peaks of Yore vs Blocky Ascent
Peaks of Yore and Blocky Ascent both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Peaks of Yore (2023) is 1 year older than Blocky Ascent (2024). Blocky Ascent scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Peaks of Yore (97.6% 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 Blocky Ascent
Choose Blocky Ascent if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 74% cheaper on the Steam Store. Blocky Ascent launched in 2024.
Both Peaks of Yore and Blocky Ascent sit in Action 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
 Peaks of Yore |  Blocky Ascent | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 18.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.6% positive (3,182 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Anders Grube Jensen | N&N Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Peaks of Yore (2023) is 1 year older than Blocky Ascent (2024).
- Blocky Ascent scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Peaks of Yore (97.6% positive).
- Blocky Ascent is currently ~74% cheaper on Steam than Peaks of Yore (4.99 USD vs. 18.99 USD).
- Peaks of Yore is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Blocky Ascent has no Deck rating yet.
Peaks of Yore vs Blocky Ascent — FAQ
- Should I play Peaks of Yore or Blocky Ascent first?
- If you want chronology, Peaks of Yore (2023) came out before Blocky Ascent (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 Peaks of Yore and Blocky Ascent similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Peaks of Yore run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Peaks of Yore is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Blocky Ascent doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.