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Ascending Inferno vs Chickens Don't Fly

Ascending Inferno and Chickens Don't Fly 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. Ascending Inferno (2024) is 2 years older than Chickens Don't Fly (2026). Both sit near 100% positive on Steam (Ascending Inferno: 50 reviews, Chickens Don't Fly: 18). 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 Ascending Inferno

Choose Ascending Inferno if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Ascending Inferno launched in 2024.

Choose Chickens Don't Fly

Choose Chickens Don't Fly if you want the DualShock Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 27% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chickens Don't Fly launched in 2026.

Both Ascending Inferno and Chickens Don't Fly sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (100% vs 100% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.

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Ascending Inferno vs Chickens Don't Fly — Steam metadata comparison
Ascending Inferno — Steam game coverAscending InfernoChickens Don't Fly — Steam game coverChickens Don't Fly
Released20242026
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price10.99 USD7.99 USD
Steam reviews100% positive (50 reviews)100% positive (18 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersOppolyon StudiosBachware Games

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Ascending Inferno vs Chickens Don't Fly — FAQ

Should I play Ascending Inferno or Chickens Don't Fly first?
If you want chronology, Ascending Inferno (2024) came out before Chickens Don't Fly (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 Ascending Inferno and Chickens Don't Fly 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 Ascending Inferno run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Ascending Inferno is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Chickens Don't Fly doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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