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Underworld Ascendant vs The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot

Underworld Ascendant and The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot 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. Underworld Ascendant (2018) is 8 years older than The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot (2026). The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot scores higher on Steam reviews (97.3% positive) than Underworld Ascendant (41.9% 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 Underworld Ascendant

Choose Underworld Ascendant if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. Underworld Ascendant launched in 2018.

Choose The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot

Choose The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97.3% positive across 260 reviews.

Both Underworld Ascendant and The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot 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.

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Underworld Ascendant vs The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot — Steam metadata comparison
Underworld Ascendant — Steam game coverUnderworld AscendantThe Adventures of Sir Kicksalot — Steam game coverThe Adventures of Sir Kicksalot
Released20182026
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price29.99 USD8.99 USD
Steam reviews41.9% positive (458 reviews)97.3% positive (260 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersOtherSide EntertainmentStéphane Le Roy

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Underworld Ascendant vs The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot — FAQ

Which is better, Underworld Ascendant or The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot?
On Steam reviews The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot scores higher (97.3% positive) than Underworld Ascendant (41.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Underworld Ascendant or The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot first?
If you want chronology, Underworld Ascendant (2018) came out before The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot (2026). 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 Underworld Ascendant and The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot 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 Underworld Ascendant run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Underworld Ascendant is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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