Choose The Ascent
Choose The Ascent if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Online Co-op, Subtitle Options, and Save Anytime. 12,117 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Ascent vs Zombie Admin
The Ascent and Zombie Admin both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. The Ascent (2021) is 2 years older than Zombie Admin (2023). Zombie Admin scores higher on Steam reviews (89.2% positive) than The Ascent (77.1% 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 Zombie Admin
Choose Zombie Admin if you want the Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. Zombie Admin launched in 2023.
Both The Ascent and Zombie Admin sit in Action and Indie 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
 The Ascent |  Zombie Admin | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.1% positive (12,117 reviews) | 89.2% positive (74 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Neon Giant | Hastily Assembled |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Ascent (2021) is 2 years older than Zombie Admin (2023).
- Zombie Admin scores higher on Steam reviews (89.2% positive) than The Ascent (77.1% positive).
- Zombie Admin is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than The Ascent (3.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: The Ascent is Deck Playable, Zombie Admin is Deck Verified.
The Ascent vs Zombie Admin — FAQ
- Should I play The Ascent or Zombie Admin first?
- If you want chronology, The Ascent (2021) came out before Zombie Admin (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 The Ascent and Zombie Admin similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 The Ascent and Zombie Admin have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Ascent ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Zombie Admin ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.