Choose Insane Robots
Choose Insane Robots if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. Insane Robots launched in 2018.
Insane Robots vs Deck of Ashes
Insane Robots and Deck of Ashes both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Insane Robots (2018) is 2 years older than Deck of Ashes (2020). Insane Robots scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than Deck of Ashes (62.5% 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 Deck of Ashes
Choose Deck of Ashes if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deck of Ashes launched in 2020.
Both Insane Robots and Deck of Ashes sit in Strategy, 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
 Insane Robots |  Deck of Ashes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (13 reviews) | 62.5% positive (315 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Playniac | AYGames |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Insane Robots (2018) is 2 years older than Deck of Ashes (2020).
- Insane Robots scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than Deck of Ashes (62.5% positive).
- Deck of Ashes is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Insane Robots (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Deck of Ashes is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Insane Robots has no Deck rating yet.
Insane Robots vs Deck of Ashes — FAQ
- Should I play Insane Robots or Deck of Ashes first?
- If you want chronology, Insane Robots (2018) came out before Deck of Ashes (2020). 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 Insane Robots and Deck of Ashes similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 Deck of Ashes have multiplayer like Insane Robots?
- No. Insane Robots supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Deck of Ashes is listed as single-player only.