Choose Among Ashes
Choose Among Ashes if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Among Ashes launched in 2024.
Among Ashes vs Pyromaniac
Among Ashes and Pyromaniac 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. Among Ashes (2024) is 2 years older than Pyromaniac (2026). Among Ashes scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Pyromaniac (80.6% 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 Pyromaniac
Choose Pyromaniac if you want the Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pyromaniac launched in 2026.
Both Among Ashes and Pyromaniac 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
 Among Ashes |  Pyromaniac | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.5% positive (228 reviews) | 80.6% positive (67 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rat Cliff Games | Dominik Braun |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Among Ashes (2024) is 2 years older than Pyromaniac (2026).
- Among Ashes scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Pyromaniac (80.6% positive).
- Pyromaniac is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Among Ashes (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Among Ashes is Deck Verified, Pyromaniac is Deck Playable.
Among Ashes vs Pyromaniac — FAQ
- Should I play Among Ashes or Pyromaniac first?
- If you want chronology, Among Ashes (2024) came out before Pyromaniac (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 Among Ashes and Pyromaniac 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.