Choose Ashen
Choose Ashen if you want a RPG experience. 1,635 Steam reviews back the pick.
Ashen vs The Last Hero of Nostalgaia
Ashen and The Last Hero of Nostalgaia both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. Ashen (2019) is 3 years older than The Last Hero of Nostalgaia (2022). The Last Hero of Nostalgaia scores higher on Steam reviews (78.9% 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 Last Hero of Nostalgaia
Choose The Last Hero of Nostalgaia if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 78.9% positive across 815 reviews.
Both Ashen and The Last Hero of Nostalgaia sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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 Last Hero of Nostalgaia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.8% positive (1,635 reviews) | 78.9% positive (815 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | A44 | Over The Moon |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Ashen (2019) is 3 years older than The Last Hero of Nostalgaia (2022).
- The Last Hero of Nostalgaia scores higher on Steam reviews (78.9% positive) than Ashen (66.8% positive).
- The Last Hero of Nostalgaia is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Ashen (24.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Ashen vs The Last Hero of Nostalgaia — FAQ
- Which is better, Ashen or The Last Hero of Nostalgaia?
- On Steam reviews The Last Hero of Nostalgaia scores higher (78.9% positive) than Ashen (66.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Last Hero of Nostalgaia 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 The Last Hero of Nostalgaia first?
- If you want chronology, Ashen (2019) came out before The Last Hero of Nostalgaia (2022). 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 The Last Hero of Nostalgaia similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 both Ashen and The Last Hero of Nostalgaia have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Ashen ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The Last Hero of Nostalgaia ships Online Co-op, Co-op.