Games like Underworld Ascendant
If Underworld Ascendant is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot, Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut and Vaporum — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →About Underworld Ascendant: From the creative minds behind the System Shock, Thief and Underworld® series. Enter The Stygian Abyss, a dangerous, highly interactive dungeon world. Mix and match dozens of combat, stealth and magic skills to develop your own unique style of play. Become The Ascendant.
Players who liked Underworld Ascendant also play
Steam players who put hours into Underworld Ascendant also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot
WHY THIS
Shares environmental interaction and an immersive mood with Underworld Ascendant.
Top pick for Underworld Ascendant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Underworld Ascendant.
A first-person action game, inspired by Dark Messiah, that provides various ways for defeating your foes, with weaponry, sorcery, stealth, or clever tactics like kicking them into deadly spikes.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Underworld Ascendant.
Second-strongest match for Underworld Ascendant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Underworld Ascendant.
You play Adam Jensen, an ex-SWAT specialist who's been handpicked to oversee the defensive needs of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. Your job is to safeguard company secrets, but when a black ops team breaks in and kills the very scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job...
Vaporum
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Underworld Ascendant.
Third-strongest match for Underworld Ascendant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Underworld Ascendant.
Vaporum is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Stranded in the middle of an ocean, in front of a gigantic tower, the hero has to find out what the place is, what happened there, and most importantly, who he is.
Ctrl Alt Ego
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Underworld Ascendant.
Ranked #4 for Underworld Ascendant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Underworld Ascendant.
Innovative genre mashup (first-person immersive sim puzzler FPS RPG) with emphasis on problem-solving and creativity. Unique vibes and original mechanics that you won't have experienced before. One of the best games of 2022 according to various credible sources!
Shadows of Doubt
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Underworld Ascendant.
Ranked #5 for Underworld Ascendant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Underworld Ascendant.
Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again!
Arx Fatalis
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Underworld Ascendant.
Ranked #6 for Underworld Ascendant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Underworld Ascendant.
This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.
Blood West
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Underworld Ascendant.
Ranked #7 for Underworld Ascendant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Underworld Ascendant.
Weird west legends meet eldritch horror in BLOOD WEST, an immersive stealth FPS. Become the Undead Gunslinger, doomed to roam the barren lands until he manages to purge their curse, freeing his soul. 3 varied scenarios, perk-based character progression, and 20+ hours of gameplay await you!
Thief Gold
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for Underworld Ascendant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Underworld Ascendant.
Stalk your prey on the quest for stolen goods with your blackjack, sword, and an assortment of unique arrows. Steal for money and uncover the hidden agendas of your allies and enemies as you play through an unravelling story of deception and revenge.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Underworld Ascendant
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Thief
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Underworld Ascendant.
Reviewers of Underworld Ascendant cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Underworld Ascendant.
Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron’s Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from his reach.
Underworld
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Underworld Ascendant cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Underworld Ascendant.
Underworld is a classic old-school ARPG in a demonic environment. You must fight demonic skeletons, upgrade your inventory runes, and learn new abilities.
System Shock
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Underworld Ascendant.
Reviewers of Underworld Ascendant cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Underworld Ascendant.
A first-person fight to the death in the depths of space!
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Underworld Ascendant.
Reviewers of Underworld Ascendant cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Underworld Ascendant.
The year is 2052 and the world is a dangerous and chaotic place. Terrorists operate openly - killing thousands; drugs, disease and pollution kill even more. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider.
Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
WHY THIS
Shares environmental interaction and an immersive mood with Underworld Ascendant.
Reviewers of Underworld Ascendant cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Underworld Ascendant.
Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Underworld Ascendant.
Reviewers of Underworld Ascendant cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Underworld Ascendant.
System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is a genre defining experience that established innovative game-play mechanics that are a staple of the FPS and RPG genre today. Survive the wretched corridors of the Von Braun. Your training has prepared you for this.
Arcis Ultima
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Underworld Ascendant cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Underworld Ascendant.
Player finds himself in the war between human race and the invading creatures. You must train yourself, get the very best equipment, recall your past and help human efforts. Otherwise; as the time passes, you may find yourself in a hopeless situation.
Arx Fatalis
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Underworld Ascendant.
Reviewers of Underworld Ascendant cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Underworld Ascendant.
This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Underworld Ascendant at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~83% under Underworld Ascendant on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Underworld Ascendant.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Stardew Valley
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Underworld Ascendant on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Underworld Ascendant.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Underworld Ascendant on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Underworld Ascendant.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Underworld Ascendant on Steam right now. Shares Action with Underworld Ascendant.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Underworld Ascendant on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Underworld Ascendant.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Underworld Ascendant on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Underworld Ascendant.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Underworld Ascendant.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Underworld Ascendant.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Underworld Ascendant.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Underworld Ascendant.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Underworld Ascendant.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
NGU IDLE
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Underworld Ascendant.
NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Underworld Ascendant.
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Underworld Ascendant.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
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Frequently asked about Underworld Ascendant
- Does Underworld Ascendant run on Steam Deck?
- Underworld Ascendant is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does Underworld Ascendant cost?
- Underworld Ascendant is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Underworld Ascendant?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Underworld Ascendant are The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot, Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut, Vaporum.
- Who developed Underworld Ascendant?
- Underworld Ascendant was developed by OtherSide Entertainment and published by 505 Games.
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