Choose Ascender
Choose Ascender if it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ascender launched in 2017.
Ascender vs MIO: Memories in Orbit
Ascender and MIO: Memories in Orbit both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Ascender (2017) is 9 years older than MIO: Memories in Orbit (2026). Ascender is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than MIO: Memories in Orbit (8.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 MIO: Memories in Orbit
Choose MIO: Memories in Orbit if you want an Action game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,328 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Ascender and MIO: Memories in Orbit sit in 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
 Ascender |  MIO: Memories in Orbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 85.8% positive (1,328 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | GameChanger Studio | Douze Dixièmes |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Ascender (2017) is 9 years older than MIO: Memories in Orbit (2026).
- Ascender is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than MIO: Memories in Orbit (8.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Ascender vs MIO: Memories in Orbit — FAQ
- Should I play Ascender or MIO: Memories in Orbit first?
- If you want chronology, Ascender (2017) came out before MIO: Memories in Orbit (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 Ascender and MIO: Memories in Orbit similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do Ascender and MIO: Memories in Orbit both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.