Choose Ashen
Choose Ashen if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,635 Steam reviews back the pick.
Ashen vs Rune Teller
Ashen and Rune Teller 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. Ashen (2019) is 4 years older than Rune Teller (2023). Ashen scores higher on Steam reviews (66.8% positive) than Rune Teller (65.6% 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 Rune Teller
Choose Rune Teller if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rune Teller launched in 2023.
Both Ashen and Rune Teller sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (66.8% vs 65.6% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Ashen |  Rune Teller | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.8% positive (1,635 reviews) | 65.6% positive (131 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | A44 | CODELIFE Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Ashen (2019) is 4 years older than Rune Teller (2023).
- Ashen scores higher on Steam reviews (66.8% positive) than Rune Teller (65.6% positive).
- Rune Teller is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Ashen (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Ashen vs Rune Teller — FAQ
- Which is better, Ashen or Rune Teller?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Ashen sits at 66.8% positive (1,635 reviews), Rune Teller at 65.6% (131). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Ashen or Rune Teller first?
- If you want chronology, Ashen (2019) came out before Rune Teller (2023). 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 Rune Teller 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.
- Do both Ashen and Rune Teller have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Ashen ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Rune Teller ships Online Co-op, Co-op.