Choose Ashen
Choose Ashen if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 1,635 Steam reviews back the pick.
Ashen vs Mortal Shell
Ashen and Mortal Shell both land in Action, 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, RPG on Steam. Ashen (2019) is 2 years older than Mortal Shell (2021). Mortal Shell scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% 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 Mortal Shell
Choose Mortal Shell if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 69.7% positive across 3,923 reviews.
Both Ashen and Mortal Shell sit in Action 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 |  Mortal Shell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.8% positive (1,635 reviews) | 69.7% positive (3,923 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | A44 | Cold Symmetry |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Ashen (2019) is 2 years older than Mortal Shell (2021).
- Mortal Shell scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Ashen (66.8% positive).
- Mortal Shell is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Ashen (29.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Ashen has co-op; Mortal Shell does not.
- Steam Deck: Ashen is Deck Playable, Mortal Shell is Deck Verified.
Ashen vs Mortal Shell — FAQ
- Which is better, Ashen or Mortal Shell?
- On Steam reviews Mortal Shell scores higher (69.7% positive) than Ashen (66.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Mortal Shell is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Ashen or Mortal Shell first?
- If you want chronology, Ashen (2019) came out before Mortal Shell (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 Ashen and Mortal Shell similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Mortal Shell have multiplayer like Ashen?
- No. Ashen supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Mortal Shell is listed as single-player only.