Choose Press X to Not Die
Choose Press X to Not Die if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,244 Steam reviews back the pick.
Press X to Not Die vs Phucker in the Ashes
Press X to Not Die and Phucker in the Ashes both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Press X to Not Die (2017) is 4 years older than Phucker in the Ashes (2021). Phucker in the Ashes scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Press X to Not Die (89.2% 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 Phucker in the Ashes
Choose Phucker in the Ashes if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Phucker in the Ashes launched in 2021.
Both Press X to Not Die and Phucker in the Ashes sit in Indie 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
 Press X to Not Die |  Phucker in the Ashes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.2% positive (1,244 reviews) | 96.8% positive (62 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | All Seeing Eye Games | GZ Storm, Lazrool |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Press X to Not Die (2017) is 4 years older than Phucker in the Ashes (2021).
- Phucker in the Ashes scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Press X to Not Die (89.2% positive).
- Phucker in the Ashes is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Press X to Not Die (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Press X to Not Die is Deck Verified, Phucker in the Ashes is Deck Playable.
Press X to Not Die vs Phucker in the Ashes — FAQ
- Should I play Press X to Not Die or Phucker in the Ashes first?
- If you want chronology, Press X to Not Die (2017) came out before Phucker in the Ashes (2021). 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 Press X to Not Die and Phucker in the Ashes similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.