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Duder vs AsHes

Duder and AsHes both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Duder (2018) is 6 years older than AsHes (2024). Duder is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than AsHes (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD). 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 Duder

Choose Duder if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Duder launched in 2018.

Choose AsHes

Choose AsHes if you want an Action and Early Access game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. AsHes launched in 2024.

Both Duder and AsHes sit in Indie and Adventure 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.

Side-by-side comparison

Duder vs AsHes — Steam metadata comparison
Duder — Steam game coverDuderAsHes — Steam game coverAsHes
Released20182024
GenresIndie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price2.99 USD24.99 USD
Steam reviews18.8% positive (16 reviews)3 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlyMulti-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op
DevelopersHorrorCYanmo Games

Side by side

Duder vs AsHes — FAQ

Should I play Duder or AsHes first?
If you want chronology, Duder (2018) came out before AsHes (2024). 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 Duder and AsHes similar?
They overlap on Indie, 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.
Does Duder have multiplayer like AsHes?
No. AsHes supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Duder is listed as single-player only.
Duder vs AsHes — Verdict (2026) · imho.run