Choose Ashen
Choose Ashen if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 1,635 Steam reviews back the pick.
Ashen vs The Scuttle
Ashen and The Scuttle both land in Action, Adventure, RPG 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Both released in 2019. The Scuttle scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Ashen (66.8% 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 The Scuttle
Choose The Scuttle if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 98% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Scuttle launched in 2019.
Both Ashen and The Scuttle sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Ashen |  The Scuttle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.8% positive (1,635 reviews) | 90% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | A44 | Foulball Hangover |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Both released in 2019.
- The Scuttle scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Ashen (66.8% positive).
- The Scuttle is currently ~98% cheaper on Steam than Ashen (0.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Ashen has co-op; The Scuttle does not.
- Ashen is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Scuttle has no Deck rating yet.
Ashen vs The Scuttle — FAQ
- Are Ashen and The Scuttle similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG 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 The Scuttle have multiplayer like Ashen?
- No. Ashen supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while The Scuttle is listed as single-player only.
- Does Ashen run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ashen is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Scuttle doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.