Choose In Death
Choose In Death if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. In Death launched in 2018.
In Death vs Ashen Arrows
In Death and Ashen Arrows both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. In Death (2018) is 7 years older than Ashen Arrows (2025). Ashen Arrows is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than In Death (17.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Ashen Arrows
Choose Ashen Arrows if you want an Adventure and Simulation game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ashen Arrows launched in 2025.
Both In Death and Ashen Arrows sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 In Death |  Ashen Arrows | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.1% positive (704 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Sólfar Studios | Rusty Pipes Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- In Death (2018) is 7 years older than Ashen Arrows (2025).
- Ashen Arrows is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than In Death (17.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Ashen Arrows has co-op; In Death does not.
- In Death is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Ashen Arrows has no Deck rating yet.
In Death vs Ashen Arrows — FAQ
- Should I play In Death or Ashen Arrows first?
- If you want chronology, In Death (2018) came out before Ashen Arrows (2025). 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 In Death and Ashen Arrows similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does In Death have multiplayer like Ashen Arrows?
- No. Ashen Arrows supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while In Death is listed as single-player only.