Choose Degrees of Separation
Choose Degrees of Separation if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Degrees of Separation launched in 2019.
Degrees of Separation vs Ascendum
Degrees of Separation and Ascendum both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Degrees of Separation (2019) is 4 years older than Ascendum (2023). Ascendum scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Degrees of Separation (83.8% 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 Ascendum
Choose Ascendum if it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ascendum launched in 2023.
Both Degrees of Separation and Ascendum sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Degrees of Separation |  Ascendum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.8% positive (383 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Moondrop | The Caecus |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Degrees of Separation (2019) is 4 years older than Ascendum (2023).
- Ascendum scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Degrees of Separation (83.8% positive).
- Ascendum is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Degrees of Separation (13.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Degrees of Separation is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Ascendum has no Deck rating yet.
Degrees of Separation vs Ascendum — FAQ
- Should I play Degrees of Separation or Ascendum first?
- If you want chronology, Degrees of Separation (2019) came out before Ascendum (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 Degrees of Separation and Ascendum similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Degrees of Separation and Ascendum have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Degrees of Separation ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Ascendum ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Degrees of Separation run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Degrees of Separation is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Ascendum doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.