Choose Zong
Choose Zong if you want an Action game with VR Only. Zong launched in 2024.
Zong vs Drowning Ashes
Zong and Drowning Ashes both land in Adventure, RPG, Early Access 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 Adventure, RPG, Early Access on Steam. Zong (2024) is 1 year older than Drowning Ashes (2025). Drowning Ashes is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Zong (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Drowning Ashes
Choose Drowning Ashes if you want a Strategy and Indie game with DualShock Controller Support, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Drowning Ashes launched in 2025.
Both Zong and Drowning Ashes sit in Adventure, RPG, and Early Access 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
 Zong |  Drowning Ashes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Global Zong Team | Elston Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG, Early Access on Steam.
- Zong (2024) is 1 year older than Drowning Ashes (2025).
- Drowning Ashes is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Zong (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Drowning Ashes is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Zong has no Deck rating yet.
Zong vs Drowning Ashes — FAQ
- Should I play Zong or Drowning Ashes first?
- If you want chronology, Zong (2024) came out before Drowning Ashes (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 Zong and Drowning Ashes similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, RPG, Early Access 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.